Boost Your Tax Benefits

To make a gift to be certified for the Colorado Childcare Tax Credit, click here.

Your cash gift can qualify for a Colorado state tax credit, reducing your state tax bill by 50% of the amount of your gift.  Please indicate “CCTC” on your check or in the comments when making a gift online so we know you’d like us to certify your gift for this credit.  Here’s an example of how your CCTC can benefit your taxes:

*Gifts made via Donor Advised Funds are not eligible for this credit.

The Colorado Homeless Contribution Income Tax Credit provides a tax credit to Colorado taxpayers that contribute to eligible homelessness related projects within Colorado, such as the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. Please note the following information about qualifying for this credit.

Qualifying Gifts

• Cash gifts of $500 or more 
• Stock or in-kind gifts of more than $5,000 

Requirements to claim credit:

• The state requires taxpayers to provide the last four digits of their social security number to the nonprofit in order to certify the gift with the state. Please contact us at (303) 312-9673 to do this or provide in the comments when making a gift online.
• The total value of tax credits allowed per taxpayer per year may not exceed $100,000.

To make a gift to be certified for the Homeless Contribution Tax Credit, click here.  
*Gifts from a Donor Advised Fund are not eligible for this credit.

If you have questions about these credits, please call (303) 312-9673 or email us for gift planning support. 

The Coalition gratefully accepts gifts of publicly traded securities.  Securities are easily valued without an appraisal and are easy to transfer. Donating appreciated securities typically results in tax advantages:

• You can deduct the current market value of your stock gift from your federal taxes.
• You pay no capital gains tax on the appreciated value.
• Your stock gift of $5,000 or more can qualify for the Homeless Contribution tax credit for 25% of the donation.

Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Stock Transfer Details

Fidelity Investments (800-343-3548)
For Credit To: Colorado Coalition for the Homeless
Account Number: Z50-669288
DTC Number: 0226
Taxpayer Identification Number: 84-0951575

Stock transactions often do not include the name of the donor. Please email us at giving@coloradocoalition.org or call (303) 312-9634 to alert us of your stock gift so we can ensure you receive a timely receipt for your donation.