{"id":651,"date":"2025-09-08T13:48:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T13:48:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildsalmoncstg.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=651"},"modified":"2025-12-17T20:36:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T20:36:53","slug":"gift-acceptance-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wildsalmoncenter.org\/gift-acceptance-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Gift Acceptance Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wild Salmon Center\u2019s (WSC) mission is to promote the conservation and sustainable use of wild salmon ecosystems across the Pacific Rim. Donations to WSC will be utilized to fulfill this mission and to support its core programs and special initiatives. WSC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our work would not be possible without the generosity of the donors and institutions that choose to invest in WSC\u2019s initiatives. We gratefully accept financial support from individuals, foundations, corporations, government agencies, and partner organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wild Salmon Center accepts gifts that are consistent with our mission and core values. We reserve the right to examine or refuse donations that: a) violate the terms of WSC\u2019s bylaws, b) would result in WSC losing its status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, c) may create an administrative burden for the organization, d) is intended for purposes outside WSC\u2019s mission, e) is offered by an entity that has engaged in racist or discriminatory practices, or f) is offered by an entity whose operations have caused unacceptable ecological harm in our program areas.<\/span><\/p>\n

Decisions regarding the restrictive nature of a gift, and its acceptance or refusal, shall be made by WSC\u2019s Executive Management Team. WSC reserves the right to decline or return donations deemed not to be in the best interest of WSC, to seek legal counsel in reviewing offered donations, and to make exceptions to the policy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wild Salmon Center generally accepts the following types of gifts:<\/b><\/p>\n