Leverage Your Investment

Child Care Contribution Credit

We believe all children deserve a strong start in life. The Mile High United Way Child Care Fund supports increased access to affordable high-quality early care through our United for Families program, the Tamara M. Sparks Early Learning Center and our community investment partners.

Your gift makes a vital impact.

Your generous support helps children begin school ready to thrive. With your investment, you’ve helped us create and maintain 2,400 child care slots and out-of-school programming for more than 11,000 children.

• Investment in the Mile High United Way Child Care Fund ensures that all children, regardless of zip code, have access to quality child care.
• In addition to your charitable deduction, your gift of $250 or more is also eligible for a 50% tax credit on your state income tax liability.
• An efficient investment in one fund to address the most pressing child care issues.

Denver Enterprise Zone

Mile High United Way’s United for Business program leverages the Denver Enterprise Zone (DEZ) tax credit to help local women and minority entrepreneurs take the next step in their business’ success.

Stock Gifts

Make your gift sustainable through your stock portfolio. We offer many options and will work with you and your financial advisor to meet your needs. If you are interested in making a stock gift, please email stock@unitedwaydenver.org.

• Investment in Mile High United Way’s United for Business program ensures that small businesses have access to capital and expertise as they grow.
• In addition to your charitable deduction, your gift of $250 or more is also eligible for up to a 25% tax credit on your state income tax liability.
• Eligible for up to 25% tax credit on state income tax
• Stock donations qualify - Stock Only = 12.5% tax credit Stock + Cash Match = up to 25% tax credit
• Colorado Account Number or last 4-digits of donor’s Social Security Number is required.

Homeless Contribution Tax Credit

We believe that everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home. Mile High United Way connects families to a full spectrum of housing resources – from emergency shelter and transitional housing to affordable housing and rental assistance.

Your gift of at least $250 to Mile High United Way’s 211 Help Center, Bridging the Gap program and Uptown Apartments qualifies for the Homeless Contribution Tax Credit, helping connect Metro Denver families to safe, affordable housing.

Stock Gifts

Make your gift sustainable through your stock portfolio with a minimum investment of $5,000. We offer many options and will work with you and your financial advisor to meet your needs. If you are interested in making a stock gift, please email stock@unitedwaydenver.org.

• Mile High United Way has four qualifying programs:
• 211 Help Center
• Bridging the Gap
• Uptown Apartments (Housing)
• Uptown Apartments (Programming)
• In addition to your charitable deduction, your gift of $250 or more is also eligible for a 25% tax credit on your state income tax liability.
• Stock donations may qualify with a minimum gift of $5,000.
• Colorado Account Number or last four digits of donor’s Social Security Number is required.