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The IDA Tax Credit

I am ready to contribute to the Oregon Individual Development Account Initiative!

Step One: Check Availability

Funds are no longer available for 2009.  We will be posting 2010 funds soon, so check back frequently.


Please note once the balance of available funds reaches $500,000 we can no longer guarantee availability.  Please contact Cynthia Winter at 503-226-3001 x101 to confirm availability.


Step Two: To contribute, download and print this donor form, complete and mail with your payment to:

Neighborhood Partnerships
Attn: IDA Tax Credit
1020 SW Taylor, Suite 680
Portland, OR 97205

Please note that the maximum contribution is $100,000 per tax return.

Donate now ONLINE!

The Oregon Individual Development Account (IDA) Tax Credit program is now accepting donations of up to $25,000 online.  You may donate online anytime between January 1 and December 31 or until tax credits run out.

Please note:

  • Your contribution will appear on your credit card statement as "Google—IDA Tax Credit."
  • We cannot take credit card contributions over the phone.

If you are interested in making your contribution with stocks or mutual funds, please download the donor form and follow the instructions on page 2.  Donor forms can also be faxed to: (503) 226-3027.

Please note that we must have your stock or mutual fund contributions in our account no later than December 31st.

You will receive a confirmation letter acknowledging your contribution in the mail within ten (10) days, along with instructions for applying the IDA tax credit to your State of Oregon taxes.

If the tax credit initiative has reached its capacity by the time we receive your contribution, your contribution will be returned to you. If you are interested in purchasing tax credits, please contact Cynthia Winter at (503) 226-3001, x 101 for more information.