Donate to COTA!

There are so many ways to give!

Donating to COTA is crucial for funding trail maintenance and development, ensuring safe outdoor experiences. Contributions also support educational programs that promote responsible trail use and environmental stewardship, helping to preserve and enhance trails for current and future generations.

Personal Check Donations

Personal checks should be made payable to:
Central Oregon Trail Alliance, and mailed to:
PO Box 555 
Bend, OR 97709

Online Donations

Your donation to COTA directly fuels our efforts to maintain and expand the mountain biking trails across Central Oregon. Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant impact—support our mission to create sustainable, enjoyable trails for all. Donate today!

Donor Advised Fund

Support COTA through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) and help sustain the trails you love. If you would like to donate via a donor advised fund, the formal entity to donate is Central Oregon Trail Alliance, EIN #: 91-1827339.

ACH/ Wire Transfer

If you would like to donate by transferring your donations via ACH or Wire, please email our Executive Director, Emmy Andrews.

Employer Match

Many employers will match your charitable donation! To find out if your employer has a matching donation program, visit Charity Navigator and search for your company.

1% for the Planet

Businesses can make a lasting impact by supporting COTA through the 1% for the Planet program, pledging 1% of their annual sales to help preserve and enhance Central Oregon's mountain biking trails. Click Here

Estate Gifts & Required Minimum Distributions

Estate giving (also called planned giving or legacy giving) involves including a nonprofit or charity in your estate plan. This allows donors to leave a lasting impact by designating a portion of their assets to the organization after their passing.

Donate Stock

Donate stock to COTA and make a significant impact on our mission while potentially enjoying tax benefits​. If you would like to donate stock shares, please contact our Executive Director, Emmy Andrews, for details regarding our brokerage account.

Charitable Bequest

If you would like to make a charitable request, use the following language:
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"I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Central Oregon Trail Alliance, a nonprofit corporation currently located at PO Box 555, Bend, OR 97709, or its successor thereto, _________ [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of assets or other property] for its unrestricted charitable use and purpose".