Increased Benefits for Donors
From October 7, 2022 - 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 tax liability you may have during this time period.
The following information clarifies the Child Care Contribution Tax Credit rules and regulations as put forth by the Colorado Department of Revenue.
Please consult with your tax professional. For official state guideline and contribution form click here.
Here are some other ways to donate:
By Mail
Check donations can be mailed to:
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Riverside Educational Center
PO Box 4367, Grand Junction, CO 81502
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Additional Giving Options
Another way to support REC is through donations of stock or IRA Charitable Rollovers.
Stocks
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.
REC has created a brokerage account through Timberline Bank and WealthSource Partners for the purpose of accepting gifts of appreciated stock. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Landen Fledderjohn (landen@rec4kids.com). He can connect you to our brokerage account representative.
IRA Charitable Rollovers
Additionally, REC can also accept IRA Charitable Rollovers, also known as Qualified Charitable Distributions. These donations also have a tax benefit for donors age 70 ½ or older. IRA rules allow donors to make a contribution directly from an IRA account to REC without paying taxes on the distribution.
If you are interested in making a gift of appreciated stock or an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution, please contact your financial advisor.
Give While You Shop
Giving Assistant
Giving Assistant is the best way to support Riverside Educational Center while you shop and save at ULTA, Target, and 1000's of other retailers. Transform every online purchase into a donation for Riverside Educational Center
City Market
Every time you use your City Market rewards card, Riverside Educational Center 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 Educational Center
Are you a Colorado Government Employee?
If so, you can easily designate your charitable contribution to Riverside Educational Center through the Colorado Combined Campaign. Right now, State employees are participating in workplace giving campaigns and making pledges via payroll deduction, cash, check or credit card. No matter the amount, your contribution makes a huge difference!