4224 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, Oregon 97215

muse community contribution policy
information from Peter Rossing, owner

PLEASE READ BEFORE INQUIRING ABOUT CONTRIBUTIONS TO YOUR ORGANIZATION:

As a small business owner and a resident of the neighborhood where Muse is located, it is important to me to establish and maintain supportive relationships with the local community.

Muse has been fortunate to have a wonderful community of loyal customers who have helped us survive the difficult economic climate of recent years. Keeping a small business open has also required financial discipline and a large commitment of personal debt and outside income. I am grateful for the opportunity to help with important causes, but I must balance community support with the need to maintain a viable business.

who may request contributions from muse:

We receive many requests for support each week from community organizations. We are happy to consider most requests, but will give priority to the following groups:

- K-12 public schools within the neighborhoods immediately surrounding our store
- Art-related clubs and associations active within the Portland metropolitan area
- Not-for-profit organizations working with underserved and disabled communities in the areas of art and creativity.

We are not able to make contributions to:
- For-profit organizations
- Groups affiliated with churches, corporations, or other organizations with dedicated sources of funding.

We do not contribute to organizations that discriminate on the basis of national origin, race, sex, sexual orientation, or religion.

how to request contributions from muse:

Please make requests in person or by email: muse@museartanddesign.com

To be considered, all requests must clearly state:
- Your organization name
- Name of an individual to contact
- Date by which the donation is needed
- Date of the event (if any) for which donation is needed

- Please allow 4 to 6 weeks between your request and the date you require the donation.
- We will provide store contact information and information about donated items, but cannot fill out forms and paperwork due to limited staff time.
- Donations must be picked up in person during business hours unless other arrangements have been made.
- Note that donations of in-stock product and gift certificates do not represent an additional tax deduction for Muse. Store inventory is already a business expense that is deducted from business income.