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Your Gift Makes a Splash

Help fund projects that strengthen the Port, the waterfront, and the community we share.

Your support helps keep Hood River’s waterfront and community spaces thriving. Every contribution, large or small, fuels projects that preserve our shared natural beauty, improve public access, and strengthen the Port’s connection to the people it serves. By giving to the Foundation, you’re investing in a vibrant, welcoming Hood River for generations to come. Together, we’re shaping the future of the waterfront and the community we love.

How to Donate?


You may donate by mailing or delivering a check to:

Port of Hood River Foundation

1000 E Port Marina Drive

Hood River, OR 97031


Donation instructions

To help ensure proper processing, please include the following with your donation:

  • Donor name, email address, and phone number (for receipt purposes)
  • A note including the intended use of funds
  • The Foundation's EIN on the check (EIN: 33-1850307)


The Foundation welcomes donor-directed gifts and encourages donors to indicate their intended use (e.g., 'For construction of the Terminal Building' or ‘For Waterfront Initiatives,’ with additional donor-directed specifics as desired). The Foundation Board reviews all gifts to ensure alignment with its mission and the practical ability to administer funds effectively. The Board may accept the gift as proposed, work with the donor to refine intended use, or decline the gift if necessary. 


Upon request, the Foundation can provide a written agreement outlining the intended use of funds.


Online donation options will be available soon - please check back for updates.


The Port of Hood River Foundation is a 501(c)3 and can accept tax-deductible donations from individuals, companies, and other 501(c)3 organizations. The Foundation will provide receipts for donations, but the application of tax deductions is the responsibility of the donor. The Foundation does not provide legal or tax advice. Donors are encouraged to consult their own advisors regarding the tax implications of their contribution.

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Board of Directors – Interested in Joining the Board?

We are looking for engaged community leaders to help shape the future of Hood River’s waterfront and aviation opportunities.


We welcome individuals who:

  • Are 18 or older and passionate about the Hood River and Columbia Gorge community
  • Bring experience or interest in business, community development, finance, environmental sustainability, aviation and watersports
  • Offer creativity, collaboration and a commitment to public service