Dudek Legacy Lives On Through Scholarship

Sometimes the simplest act of kindness can have the most profound long term impact on a community. Clelan “Lee” Dudek was truly a renaissance man. Lee was a World War 2 Veteran, 1966 Las Vegas World Champion Gem Faceter, 1958 NRA…

Many Ways to Contribute to Pendleton Foundation Trust

PLANNED GIVING The moto of Pendleton Foundation Trust is “Pendleton People Helping Pendleton People.” Established in 1928, Pendleton Foundation Trust is the oldest community foundation in the State of Oregon and with over $6 million in…

Creative Giving to Pendleton Foundation Trust

Did you know there are many ways you can contribute to Pendleton Foundation Trust? Your accountant or financial professional could be the key to accessing funds that you may like to contribute. Most everyone knows they can write a check as…

How To: Charitable Donations via IRA

The Pendleton Foundation Trust has been serving and supporting our community for over ninety years. The Molls' history in Pendleton started well before the creation of Pendleton Foundation Trust when Cornelius "Gus" Moll moved from Missouri…

Giving During a Pandemic

During these difficult times, and always, we are dedicated to aiding organizations in need with financial grants. Because of our donors and efforts made by our longstanding Board of Directors, we are able to fund a number of grants to numerous…

When you give to charity, everyone wins

Changes in income tax laws have reduced charitable giving. Most of us will not itemize deductions on our federal tax returns this year and therefore will not receive a federal tax benefit for our charitable contributions. Because of this it…

A Foundation You Can Trust

*By Dr. John McBee, Guest Contributor  With all the worthy places to donate your money in Pendleton, how do you select the right organization? You have to consider several important factors: Where will you get the greatest satisfaction…