Ways to Give

Your gift helps us show up consistently for youth and families. It strengthens relationships and helps remove barriers that can get in the way of progress.

What your gift supports

  • Ongoing support from elementary school into early career (up to age 25)

  • Learning support, tutoring, and enrichment

  • Social-emotional skill building and mentoring

  • College and career planning, exposure, and transition support

  • Supplies, meals, and program materials

  • Transportation support when it removes a barrier

Other Ways to Give

Cash Donations

Cash donations are the simplest and easiest gifts you can make. Cash gifts can be made by credit/debit card online, or you can mail a personal check, cashier’s check, or money order made payable to:

Colorado LiftED Foundation
1836 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203

Donate Stock or Other Securities

A gift of appreciated stock, bonds, or other securities may offer tax advantages when transferred to Colorado LiftED Foundation before selling. You may be able to claim an income tax deduction and avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation.

To transfer shares from a brokerage account, contact Stephanie Dreiling at sdreiling@coloradolifted.org.

We can’t provide tax advice. Please consult a tax professional.

Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit

Colorado LiftED Foundation is a qualified child care facility in the State of Colorado. Donations of $250 or more may qualify for the Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit, equal to 50% of your gift.

What to know:

  • The credit you can use in a single year is limited to $100,000 or your Colorado income tax liability, whichever is less.

  • The gift must be a single donation paid in full (check, cash, credit card, or electronic transfer).

  • Stock, securities, and in-kind gifts do not qualify for this credit.

  • You can claim the credit whether or not you itemize.

  • Individuals and corporate donors may be eligible.

  • Any unused credit may be carried forward for up to five additional tax years.

After your donation, we will provide the required tax credit documentation.

Tax note: This information is not tax advice. Please consult your tax advisor to confirm eligibility and how the credit applies to your situation.

Tax Benefits of Making a Gift

The table below illustrates how a large part of your donation comes back to you in various tax credits and deductions.