Contributions to Urban Peak Denver of $250 or more are eligible for an Enterprise Zone Tax credit, a Colorado state income tax credit equal to 25% of the amount contributed for financial gifts. In-kind donations may also qualify for a 12.5% state tax credit. If your gift or donation qualifies for the tax credit, you will receive a certificate via email from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) by mid-February of the next calendar year.

Please note that in order to receive the Enterprise Zone Tax credit, we will need your name, address, email, and the last 4 digits of your social security number or Colorado Tax ID number.

Filing your Taxes? Don’t forget about Urban Peak! If you want to donate all or a portion of your refund to one of the organizations on the 2020 Voluntary Contributions Schedule, please be sure to fill out the DR 0104CH form and submit it with your 2020 Colorado Individual Income Tax Return. DR 0104CH is the form for 2020 Voluntary Contributions, and will ensure that your selected organizations receive the donations you have designated. Urban Peak is organization number 16 on the voluntary contribution schedule.

Colorado Gives will take place on Tuesday, December 6th. Please support Urban Peak on the day our statewide community comes together to support Colorado nonprofits.

Many companies offer a match of their employees’ gifts. Check with your human resources director to see if your company will provide a match to your donation to Urban Peak.

There are many ways to leave a legacy, and for those who wish to include a gift to Urban Peak in their legacy – we are grateful. If you are considering including Urban Peak in your will or estate plans, please call us for a confidential discussion, and we’ll be honored to discuss the ways you can leave a lasting legacy to help Urban Peak achieve our mission.

For more information or a confidential conversation about your estate gift to Urban Peak, please contact the Director of Development, Alicia Economos at 303.974.2949 or alicia.economos@urbanpeak.org.

Stocks that have appreciated in value can be subject to capital gains tax when sold; however, by transferring your appreciated shares of stock directly to Urban Peak, you can avoid all capital gains taxes. To donate stock to Urban Peak, ask your financial advisor to contact the Development Department or you can reach out directly at 303.974.2950 or donate@urbanpeak.org.

Electronic wire transfers are the most secure and expedient delivery process available for donations. We recommend you contact us for specific instructions, as funds often come in without donor information.

Please contact Alicia Economos at 303.974.2949 or alicia.economos@urbanpeak.org for further instructions.

Urban Peak is able to accept donations of vehicles with the help of our partners at Cars Helping Charities. They provide free towing and will gladly work with you on your donation of your car, truck, motorcycle, or recreational vehicle (RVs, boats, etc.) when you select Urban Peak as your charity of choice.

For more information, please call 303.423.CARS (2277) or visit their website. The IRS permits you to take a charitable tax deduction on your federal income tax return for the gross sale of your vehicle. If the gross sale of the vehicle is greater than $500, the IRS will expect you to fill out Form 8283, “Non-cash Charitable Contributions.”

Have you considered hosting a donation drive, a Facebook fundraiser, planning a golf tournament, concert, or house party to raise money for Urban Peak? If so, we would love to talk with you about our current needs and how you can join us in our mission to help youth on their path to self-sufficiency.

Please email our Development team to discuss your idea a minimum of four weeks prior to the event. If your event is approved, we may be able to support you in promoting the event on social media and other marketing platforms.