Make a Donation

Thank you for considering a gift to Riverside Education Centers. Your donation is an effective way of investing in today's children who are tomorrow's leaders.

Riverside Education Centers is a tax exempt 501(c)3 and all contributions are tax deductible.

FAQs

Is this donation tax deductible? Riverside Education Centers is a non-profit 501(c)3. Tax ID 20-5451495. Until December 31, 2024, all monetary donations to REC are eligible for a 29% Colorado state tax credit. This is a nonrefundable credit which can be carried forward for up to five years and applied to any state tax liability you may have during this time period. Qualifying donations will receive a Form DR-1317 from REC. Please retain the form and provide it to your tax preparer when you complete your annual income tax return. Please note, you should consult your own tax advisor to determine the specific tax benefits, including deductions and tax credits your donation may provide.

Why is there a tip option? Our donation platform is free to us through Givebutter. All tip proceeds go to Givebutter to support their service. You can easily zero out the tip amount by clicking the dropdown arrow under the default tip, selecting 'other', and then input $0.

How do I remove the tip? To remove the tip click on the dropdown arrow under the default tip, select other, and input $0.

Why is there a processing fee? Credit card processors take a cut of each transaction. The processing fee is 2.9% + .30 cents per transaction. You have the option to cover these fees so 100% of your gift can go to REC. If you don't want to cover the fees you can click on the edit button next to fees and uncheck 'I want to cover fees.'

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By Mail

Check donations can be mailed to:

Riverside Education Centers

PO Box 4367, Grand Junction, CO 81502

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United Way

You can easily designate your charitable contribution to REC through the Colorado Combined Campaign and United Way. Please check with your employer to see if they may have a matching gift program that could double your giving impact.

Workplace Giving

Colorado Combined Campaign

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REC can accept gifts of appreciated stock. A gift of appreciated stock made directly to REC can have significant tax benefits for donors, as it allows the donor to avoid paying the capital gains tax on the sale of the stock. To learn more, email Landen by clicking the button below.

Stocks

Additional Giving Options

City Market

Every time you use your City Market rewards card, Riverside Education Centers qualifies to earn a portion of the $2.5 million City Market has set aside for charitable organizations. Register your card and use your grocery dollars to support Riverside Education Centers

City Market Rewards

REC can also accept IRA Charitable Rollovers, also known as Qualified Charitable Distributions. These donations have a tax benefit for donors aged 70 ½ or older. IRA rules allow donors to contribute directly from an IRA account to REC without paying taxes on the distribution.

To gift an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution, please contact your financial advisor.