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The Colorado Child Care contribution credit and your campaign donation

A gift to Gore Range Natural Science School’s “Campaign for the Buck Creek Campus” will positively impact  the educational experience of thousands of students for generations to come. Because of Colorado’s Child Care Contribution Credit, it could also cost you much less than you’d expect. If you are planning to make a capital  campaign pledge, you should be aware that your gift may be eligible for up to a 50% tax credit (in addition to  the normal federal and state tax deduction available for charitable contributions).

The Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit is available in tax year 2010 to full or part-time residents who will file a Colorado tax  return. This credit may not exceed your overall tax liability, but the state of Colorado does allow excess credits to be carried forward for up to five years. It is important to note that the credit is limited to cash donations and that  in-kind contributions of property, including stock, are not eligible.

Please contact Doug Dusenberry at 970-827-9725 ext. 21, if you would like to learn more about making a gift to the Campaign for the Buck Creek Campus and this exciting tax-incentive.

The following table illustrates the dramatic tax savings that you could expect with hypothetical gifts made this year. We recommend that you consult with your tax advisor regarding this substantial incentive.

Gift amount

$5,000

$10,000

$25,000


   Federal Deduction

($1,750)

($3,500)

($8,750)

   State Deduction

($230)

($460)

($1,150)

   Child Care Contribution Credit

($2,500)

($5,000)

($12,500)

   Subsequent year federal tax add back

$956

$1,911

$4,778


Actual cost of gift

$1,476

$2,951

$7,378

 

Make your campaign pledge now to take advantage of the child care contribution credit. 

 

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Walking Mountains operates under special use permit from the White River National Forest and is an equal opportunity service provider.  All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

Walking Mountains Science Center™ is a 501(3c) nonprofit that provides place-based education in natural and environmental science through science programs for Eagle County schools, summer science day camps and overnight camps, adult and family excursions that take place across Vail, Colorado and Eagle County, Colorado. Graduate fellows can apply to be environmental educators and intern naturalists. Our educational programs enhance scientific literacy, build environmental awareness, and inspire stewardship in children, adults, residents and visitors to the Vail area and Rocky Mountains. The science center recently achieved LEED Platinum Certification for the Buck Creek Campus from the U.S. Green Building Council.