Making a Direct Impact

Make-A-Wish Colorado is 100 percent privately funded. The organization does not receive any government funds, nor is it a United Way charity. Instead, it is generous individuals, families, businesses, service organizations and foundations who, through their contributions, large and small, make wishes come true for Colorado children with critical illnesses.

The average cash cost of a wish in Colorado is $7,500. Gifts of any amount are welcomed and every contribution makes a difference. Donations are accepted online at wish.org/ colorado/donate, by mail at 7951 E. Maplewood Ave, Suite 126, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, and by phone at 303.750.9474. Below are some of the different ways you can support Make-A-Wish Colorado. For more information, please visit wish.org/colorado.

The Adopt-A-Wish program provides donors a unique opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child.

Corporate sponsorships are a great way to partner with one of the most widely known non-profit organizations in the world. Supporting Make-A-Wish Colorado can be tailored to the wants and desires of each company. It is a unique opportunity to engage your employees/customers and rally around an important cause.

Make-A-Wish Colorado also has several special events each year that provide opportunities for corporate recognition with our supporters. Cause-related marketing campaigns also provide a great way for corporations to get involved and align themselves with the powerful Make-A-Wish brand.

Make-A-Wish Colorado is the first Make-A-Wish chapter to accept cryptocurrency donations! You can donate and learn more about this tax-friendly way to give at wish.og/colorado/crypto

Corporate matching gifts are a great way for you to maximize your personal contributions to Make-A-Wish Colorado and increase the impact of your gift. By taking advantage of a company’s matching gift benefit, you may be able to double or even triple the amount of your contribution. Each company has its own guidelines, so please contact your Human Resources Department for information.

Enrolling in the monthly giving program provides Make-A-Wish Colorado a reliable source of funding to grant wishes. Donors can benefit from monthly giving as it is an easy and affordable way for individuals to make their support go further. It also offers the convenience of automatically deducting a set amount from a checking account or credit card each month.

Make-A-Wish Colorado is fortunate to be part of the Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit program, which provides tax payers the opportunity to make a donation to select organizations on state tax forms. When filing your taxes, simply select Make-A-Wish Colorado, enter the amount you want to donate and 100 percent of your contribution will be directed to Make-A-Wish Colorado.

Donate your car, truck, motorcycle, boat or RV and help make a Colorado child’s wish come true. Wheels for Wishes is an easy way to donate your used vehicle, running or not, and avoid the hassle of selling it yourself. Simply call 720.907.3825 or 877.431.9474 or visit wheelsforwishes.org. They will arrange to pick up your vehicle, sell it and provide you with the necessary tax information.

With many travel wishes postponed due to Covid-19, your donation of miles can help us prepare for the day we can grant travel wishes again. Please visit wish.org/airline-miles for more info on how to donate.

If your company has a workplace giving program, consider making donations through automatic payroll deductions. A small, regular amount can result in a substantial annual donation. If Make-A-Wish Colorado is not listed on the workplace giving pledge form, simply add “Make-A-Wish Colorado” in the donor option section or ask your giving-campaign coordinator for a write-in agency form. If your company does not have a giving program, ask that one be started.

You can find a meaningful way to give – a path to rekindle hope and create joy for generations to come – as a member of the Make-A-Wish family. By designating the Make-A-Wish Foundation ® of Colorado as a beneficiary of your estate, you can leave a legacy that will benefit children with critical illnesses. Typical bequest language is:

“I give the sum of $ _________ (or percent of estate) to the Make-A-Wish Foundation ® of Colorado, Inc., 7951 E. Maplewood Avenue, Suite 126, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, to be used or disposed of as its Board of Directors deems appropriate in its sole discretion.”

We’re offering our community three new tools from FreeWill that will make it easier to give a smarter gift to Make-A-Wish Colorado.

Bequests Creating a will is one of the most important ways to begin your lasting legacy. Start your free will online today at FreeWill.com/MakeAWishColorado.

Qualified Charitable Distributions If you are 70 ½ or older, and have a traditional IRA, you are eligible to make a tax-free donation, regardless of whether or not you itemize deductions on their tax return! These gifts, called Qualified Charitable Distributions, are the smartest way you can give back. You can use our online tool to either make your gift online, print out the necessary forms to complete your gift offline, or learn more about this smart way of giving. Visit FreeWill.com/ QCD/MakeAWishColorado to learn more today.

Stock Transfers If you have appreciated assets, you can transfer those assets directly to Make-A-Wish Colorado instead of paying cash. Transferring stocks directly from your account to Make-A-Wish Colorado helps you avoid paying the capital gains tax, and allows you to donate the full amount of your stock. Give stocks today or learn more about the benefits in your state at FreeWill.com/Stocks/MakeAWishColorado.

We invite you to learn more about how your estate plans can leave a legacy of hope, strength and joy. Please visit wish.org/colorado/create-your-legacy to learn more about the many planned giving vehicles available to you.