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COLORADO DREAM FOUNDATION
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Click below to view a PDF version of the different donation options and tax benefits available for supporting the Colorado Dream Foundation.
What is the
Monthly Giving Circle?
The Monthly Giving Circle is our community of donors who support our program, youth, and families through monthly gifts. Our goal is that together with our Dream Investors, gifts of ALL sizes, no matter how big or small, given consistently can provide more sustainable financial streams to support the dreams of our Colorado youth.
Personalized Wellness Kits
Supplies personalized wellness kits for youth that include tools used to develop and grow healthy minds and bodies.
Emotional Wellness Programming
Ensures emotional wellness programming for all of our youth and provides access to social-emotional skill-building and one-on-one therapy as needed.
Eight Week Paid Internships
Helps support eight-week, paid summer internships or college-based program experiences for our high school youth.
Offsite Learning Experiences
Provides opportunities for offsite learning experiences, giving youth the opportunity to explore new interests.
College & Career Development Activities
Supports college & career development activities, helping to prepare youth for their education and the careers of the future.
Supplies for 6 Weeks
Helps to provide supplies for six weeks of summer camp, ensuring youth remain engaged and active in programming during the summer months.
What Is A
Dream Impact Investor?
Dream Impact Investors are our community of donors who support our program, youth, and families through generous gifts of support. Our goal is that together with our Dream Impact Investors and gifts of ALL sizes, we can make a difference in the lives and opportunities of our youth.
$100 Gift
Re-Stock Supplies
Supplies to stock a Cozy Corner where our youth can get grounded - because we all can have an off-day!
$250 Gift
Career or College-Based Trip
A career or college-based field trip for an entire site.
$500 Gift
Funded Enrichment Program
Nine weeks with an arts-focused enrichment program.
$1,000 Gift
Celebration Time!
Pays for an ice cream social, BBQ, or other celebration with families.
$2,500 Gift
Consistent Transportation
10 rides on HopSkipDrive to help our youth get to and from programming when transportation assistance is needed.
$5,000+ Gift
Chromebooks for Four!
Four new Chromebooks for our classrooms.
Ways to Support
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 Dream Foundation
Attention: Stephanie Dreiling
1836 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203
Donating Appreciated Securities, Stocks, and Bonds
Donating appreciated securities, stocks, and bonds have considerable tax advantages when transferred to Colorado Dream Foundation before they are sold. If you have appreciated securities, you may find that your gift will provide a two-fold tax benefit, creating an income-tax deduction, as well as helping avoid the capital-gains tax that would have been due on their sale. If you wish to transfer stocks from a broker’s account, contact Stephanie Dreiling, VP of Finance & Operations, by email or call 303-861-5005 x104.
Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit
Colorado Dream Foundation is a qualified childcare facility for the State of Colorado, which means your donation of $250 or greater qualifies for a 50% child care contribution tax credit.
This information should not be construed as tax advice, and as always, you should consult your tax advisers for the most accurate information.
Guidelines:
Your donation still qualifies as a charitable deduction on your Federal income tax.
The maximum credit you may take in any one year is $100,000 or your actual Colorado income tax liability for the year, whichever is less.
The donation must be made as a single gift, paid in full via check, cash, credit card, direct bill, or electronic funds transfer. Stock or other securities and in-kind gifts are not eligible for this credit.
You can take advantage of the tax credits regardless of whether you itemize or not.
Both individuals and corporate donors can benefit from this tax credit program.
Any unused credit may be carried forward for up to five additional tax years.
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.
