If you’d like to help preserve California’s historic missions with a contribution to the Save the Missions Campaign, some gift opportunity suggestions can be found here.




Our mission heritage is priceless, but the California Missions Foundation's ambitious fund-raising goal of 50-million dollars will undoubtedly go a long way towards preserving that heritage for countless generations to come. The rich legacy of mission history belongs to us all. And everyone is invited to help with this effort-individuals, community members, business leaders, foundations, and corporate sponsors. Our appreciation goes out to the philanthropic individuals and foundations who have already given to this worthy cause.

If you'd like to help preserve California's historic missions with a contribution to the Save the Missions Campaign, some gift opportunity suggestions follow:

  • Donate When You File Your Taxes!: The California Missions Foundation is one of the few charities toward which you can dedicate some of your tax refund. Look for more details here.
  • Donate Online: Make your California Missions Foundation donation online! Make your donation using Paypal
  • Cash: Checks made payable to the California Missions Foundation offer immediate funding for the work of preservation and restoration. Pledges may be made payable over a three-year period on an annual, semi-annual, quarterly, or monthly basis.

    Our mailing address for donations is:
    4129 Main Street, Suite 207
    Riverside, CA 92501
  • Appreciated Assets: Stocks, real estate, insurance, art, and any other asset that carries no unusual liability may be used as a gift.
  • Planned Gifts and Bequests: This special type of support offers a way to maximize your contribution while helping you meet specific income tax and estate objectives.
  • In-Kind Gifts: These goods and services offer budget relief, effectively providing what is needed in lieu of cash.
  • Commemorative Gifts: An opportunity to uniquely memorialize a family, friend, or loved one, a gift like this provides a lasting testimony of your generosity and concern for the future of the California missions.
All contributions to the Foundation are deductible for tax purposes to the extent permitted by current law. Contact us with any donation questions or comments by sending an email to: donations@missionsofcalifornia.org
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