Financial Support

Your support is essential

Your investment in CherishAbility will yield direct dividends in blessings to Christian Scientists with developmental special needs and their families. CherishAbility is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all gifts are tax-deductible.

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Other Giving Options

  • You can write a check payable to “CherishAbility” and mail it to the following address:

    CherishAbility
    555 SE MLK Blvd.
    Suite 105 #6508
    Portland, OR 97214

  • Gifts of securities may provide additional tax benefits to the donor: There is no obligation to pay capital gains taxes on the appreciated value, and the total value of the stock upon transfer can be tax deductible. Please contact Janee Shaw, Director of Development, to inquire about a transfer of stock.

  • You can ensure the continuity of this important mission by designating CherishAbility as a recipient in your will or revocable trust.

    Sample bequest language:

    “I give [____ dollars] or [___% of the residue of my estate] or [the following property _____] to CherishAbility of Portland, Oregon to be utilized for its general charitable purposes.”

    Making a planned gift is that easy! You can do so without any contact with CherishAbility staff, although we would be pleased to answer your questions, share more about specific needs, and provide other information as needed. Most of all, we would like to be able to personally acknowledge our deep gratitude for your support.

  • Legal name: CherishAbility, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the state of Oregon

    Address: 555 SE MLK Blvd. Suite 105 #6508, Portland, OR 97215

    Tax Identification Number (EIN): 14-1656846

    Contact person: Janee Shaw, Director of Development

    Email: Janee@CherishAbility.org

“CherishAbility operates all of its programs and activities from the basis that everyone, regardless of seeming labels, is a cherished and unlimited spiritual idea, "rising higher and higher from a boundless basis" (Science and Health 258:13-15)

— CherishAbility Parent