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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. 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 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.'

How do I edit a recurring plan? You can edit or cancel your recurring plan at any time, whether or not you have a Givebutter login. The easiest way to edit your recurring plan is to click the management link at the bottom of any Givebutter receipt. The options you can change at any time include: *amount of the donation *frequency of the donation *status of the plan – Active, Paused, or Canceled *date of the next recurring charge *payment method – credit or debit card used, as applicable *processing fee settings For more infomation go to https://help.givebutter.com/en/articles/4529176-how-to-edit-and-manage-your-recurring-donation

By Mail

Check donations can be mailed to:

 

Riverside Education Centers

PO Box 4367, Grand Junction, CO 81502

Recurring Giving 

The Afterschool Allies Club is a recurring giving club that makes a huge difference in the lives of Mesa County students. 

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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

Help REC with day-to-day items by donating items from wish lists.

Donate from REC's Wish list

Additional Giving Options

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.

IRA Charitable Rollovers

2x Match  Double your end of year donation!

Every donation made between now and June 30th will be doubled, courtesy of JRM Charitable Fund!

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

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. To learn more, email Landen by clicking the button below.

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