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Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit

Tax Benefits of Charitable Giving
The Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit

A Colorado State income tax credit is available to donors who give through the Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit (CCCC) for the purpose of promoting child care in Colorado. This tax credit is scheduled to expire in December 2009.

The CCCC promotes child care activities statewide. To qualify for this 50% Colorado State tax credit, donors may designate a gift to the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver or one of our branches.

The YMCA will use investments from the CCCC to:
1) operate existing child care programs,
2) provide scholarships to families who are unable to pay full program fees, and
3) train child care workers.

YMCA Child Care programs include: Infant/Toddler, Early Childhood Education, Preschool, Kindergarten Before & After School, School-Aged Before & After School, Holiday/Vacation Child Care, Summer Day Camp, and Teen Camp.

In order to receive this state credit, indicate on your pledge card and/or check that your gift is designated to the CCCC.

Your Sample Gift Amount (25% income tax bracket) $500 $1,000
     
Income Tax Deductions Colorado $23 $46
Federal $57 $114
     
Income Tax Credits – Colorado $250 $500
Your Total Tax Savings $330 $660
     
Your Total After-Tax Investment $170 $340

For additional information contact the Executive Director at one of our YMCA branches or our Development Office at 720-524-2713.

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