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Thank you for helping ensure our students have the resources they need to become leaders, innovators, societal contributors and change-makers.
Public funds simply are insufficient to provide the equitable education that every child deserves. That’s why, leveraging DPS Foundation’s unique access to the district and our ability to fund students across Denver at scale, we serve as the trusted partner to steward, galvanize and mobilize our community to meaningfully support DPS in providing the best public education for every child.
Other Ways to Give
Whether it’s a cash donation, school resource donation, non-cash assets, company match or more…there are multiple ways you can support students, educators and families.
Our mailing address is 1860 S. Lincoln St. 10th Fl. Denver, CO 80203. If you have any questions about giving options please call us at 720-423-3553.
Did you know that many companies will match your charitable donation to the DPS Foundation? Leverage your employer’s matching gift program to make your gift go even further for DPS students!
Contact your human resources department to find out if your employer offers a matching gift program. Matching gifts are an important source of revenue for organizations like ours.
The Denver Public Schools Foundation makes it easy to make a gift of stock.
If you have questions or wish to speak to a member of our team, please contact Traci Brooks, Operations Manager, at (720) 423-3866 or traci_brooks@dpsk12.net.
Gifts totalling $250 or more in support of afterschool programs may qualify for a 50% Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit. Situations vary by individual. Please contact your tax adviser.
- A minimum gift of $250 is required to qualify for the credit.
- The Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit is limited to $100,000 annually, not to exceed the tax liability for the year. Any excess credits may be carried forward for up to five years.
- Both individuals and corporations can take advantage of the credit.
- Only monetary donations are eligible. Stock or other securities and in-kind gifts are not eligible but may qualify for other tax benefits.
- Denver Public Schools Foundation will provide you with the necessary documentation for your tax records.
- Please consult with your tax adviser about the tax-deductibility of your specific gift. For more information, please visit our Tax Credit page or call (720) 423-3553.
Colorado Support Education License Plate
Show your support for public education… everywhere you go! Purchase a special edition “Support Education” license plate and designate the Denver Public Schools Foundation as the beneficiary. The DPS Foundation receives $20 for each license plate purchased! Buy a Public Education License Plate today!
Special Offers and Discounts from Our Community Partners
The Denver Public Schools Foundation is the beneficiary of many events and offers throughout the year with community partners. Find all the latest information on discounted offers and events and check back often as we are always adding more. Proceeds from these special offers benefit all DPS schools.
Planned Giving
To learn more about how to make a lasting impact through a legacy gift, contact MaryBeth Lawson, Vice President of Development at marybeth_lawson@dpsk12.net.
Did you know that many companies will match your charitable donation to the DPS Foundation? Leverage your employer’s matching gift program to make your gift go even further for DPS students!
Contact your human resources department to find out if your employer offers a matching gift program. Matching gifts are an important source of revenue for organizations like ours.
The Denver Public Schools Foundation makes it easy to make a gift of stock.
If you have questions or wish to speak to a member of our team, please contact Traci Brooks, Operations Manager, at (720) 423-3866 or traci_brooks@dpsk12.net.
Impact the lives of Denver Public Schools students with the life you’ve built!
The DPS Foundation’s Legacy Society has been created to honor the generous donors who include the DPS Foundation in their estate plans by providing a future gift. The donation could come from a bequest provision, a gift of retirement assets, a gift of a life insurance policy, a life-income gift, or other deferred giving arrangement. By joining the Legacy Society, you will help ensure the future of generations of students in DPS. If you feel strongly about the work of the DPS Foundation, and would like to make sure that your contributions to excellence in education in Denver live beyond you, please consider including the DPS Foundation in your estate planning. By providing for the DPS Foundation in the future, you will align your estate with your values, and will take the guesswork out of the equation for your survivors. Your donation will be managed wisely and will make a significant difference in the lives of Denver students and the well-being of Denver as a community. How it Works Bequests are a popular and easy way to leave a legacy for the thousands of students in Denver Public Schools. There are many ways to leave a bequest to the DPS Foundation:
- Specific bequest (a specific dollar amount)
- Percentage bequest (all or a percentage of an estate)
- Residuary bequest all or a percentage of a residuary estate – what remains in an estate after expenses, debts, and specific or percentage bequest have been paid)
If you have already included the DPS Foundation in a bequest or other planned gift, we hope that you will let us know so we can thank you and formally induct you into the DPS Foundation Legacy Society. Your willingness to be listed as a member of the Legacy Society will encourage others to follow your example. Or, if you wish to remain anonymous, we encourage you to still let us know on a confidential basis. Information regarding the amount, nature and/or designation of your gift is welcome, but not required for membership in the DPS Foundation Legacy Society. Official Bequest Language: The official legal bequest language for the Denver Public Schools Foundation is: “I [First Name, Last Name], of [city, state, ZIP], give, devise and bequeath to the Denver Public Schools Foundation, Tax ID 84-1224325, [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for (list specific purpose) . You are welcome to call the DPS Foundation to consult on specific language. Always seek the professional guidance of an estate planning attorney as you make decisions about a planned gift. What Does My Gift Support? In your estate plan, you may designate your donation to:
- The Area of Greatest Need. Unrestricted bequests allow the Denver Public Schools Foundation to use the funds where they are most needed. The DPS Foundation funds innovative and core programs in the areas of literacy, STEM education, afterschool programs and athletics.
- Jerry’s Fund, an endowment created in honor of former DPS Superintendent Jerry Wartgow, that supports the A to Z Fund for Teachers and Classrooms.
- The DPS Foundation’s endowment that supports general operations.
Colorado Support Education License Plate
Show your support for public education… everywhere you go! Purchase a special edition “Support Education” license plate and designate the Denver Public Schools Foundation as the beneficiary. The DPS Foundation receives $20 for each license plate purchased! Buy a Public Education License Plate today!
Special Offers and Discounts from Our Community Partners
The Denver Public Schools Foundation is the beneficiary of many events and offers throughout the year with community partners. Find all the latest information on discounted offers and events and check back often as we are always adding more. Proceeds from these special offers benefit all DPS schools.
