DONATE
WHY DONATE?
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Your Gift to Bootstraps Can Change Lives
Whether you create a scholarship, fund an interest-free loan, donate to our Matching Funds or Growth Fund, or contribute at a fundraiser, your generosity helps empower local students to pursue education beyond high school.
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Your gift could help a first-generation college student achieve their dream of attending college or support a student seeking certification in a trade or career field. It could also allow a college student to focus more on studying and less on working, thanks to an interest-free loan that covers books and living expenses. With the average student debt for college graduates reaching $38,000, your gift can help reduce the financial burden they face.
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Your donation can be directed to our Matching Funds program, which boosts every award by 25%, up to $1,000 per award, or to our Growth Fund, which supports initiatives like the Career Training Outreach Program and other essential programs.
Every tax-deductible gift to Bootstraps, no matter the amount, is greatly appreciated and will make a difference.
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HOW TO DONATE?
Creating a Bootstraps scholarship or interest-free loan is a meaningful way to give back to the community and empower our local students to continue their educations past high school.
The Cap & Gown Club is our monthly recurring giving program, offering a convenient and budget-friendly way to support Bootstraps. You choose the monthly donation amount that works for you, and you can adjust or cancel it at any time.
You can make a one-time donation online using a credit CARD, debit card, or a check.
There are many ways to donate to fit your situation!
Zelle offers a quick and easy way to donate directly from almost any U.S. bank account, usually within minutes. All you need is an email address or mobile phone number to securely send your donation, no matter where you bank.
A DAF is a charitable giving vehicle that combines favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your favorite causes. DAFs are becoming an increasingly popular option, allowing you to simplify your charitable giving while advancing your philanthropic goals.
Bootstraps has partnered with Cars Helping Charities to make it easy for you to donate your vehicle. They take care of everything and you get a tax deduction!
If you have questions regarding how to donate stock or appreciated securities, please contact Kelli Jackson at kelli@BootstrapsInc.org.
Designate Bootstraps as your King Soopers Awards Program beneficiary, and 5% of your grocery and gas bills will go directly to Bootstraps - at no
additional cost to you.
Create-a-Scholarship or Create-a-Loan
Creating a named scholarship or loan is a meaningful way to honor an individual, group, or to memorialize a loved one. By donating $800 or more to Bootstraps, families, businesses, or community groups can establish a named scholarship or loan. Bootstraps enhances your contribution by 25%, up to an additional $1,000. For example, a $1,000 donation results in a $1,250 scholarship or loan, while a $5,000 donation creates a $6,000 scholarship or loan. Donors have the flexibility to set the criteria for their award.
Recurring Donation
"The Cap & Gown Club"
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Monthly giving is a convenient and budget-friendly way to support Bootstraps. You choose the donation amount, and you can adjust or cancel it at any time.
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Your credit card or e-check will be processed around the same date each month, and you’ll receive an email confirmation for each gift.
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Each January, you'll receive an annual giving statement for tax purposes.
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Monthly donations are also a great way to fund a scholarship or interest-free loan. For example, a monthly gift of $67, plus Bootstraps' match of $16.75, will fully fund a $1,000 scholarship or loan.
One-Time Donation
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Support Bootstraps with a single donation.
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Choose to give online via credit/debit card or by check.
Zelle Donation
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Zelle allows you to send money directly between almost any U.S. bank accounts, typically within minutes.
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Using just an email address or mobile phone number, you can quickly, safely, and easily send donations, regardless of where you bank.
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To donate to Bootstraps via Zelle, send your contribution to info@bootstrapsinc.org.
Mail Donation
Mail your check, payable to Bootstraps, to:
PO Box 66
Conifer, CO 80433
Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
Allowing you to combine tax benefits with the ease to support your favorite charities, a DAF may be the perfect giving vehicle for you. Here's how it works:
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Establish your DAF by making an irrevocable, tax-deductible donation to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program.
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Advise the investment allocation of the donated assets.
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Recommend grants to qualified public charities of your choice.
Vehicle Donation
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Donating your vehicle is a great way to support Bootstraps.
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Car donations can provide a wide range of assistance, and Cars Helping Charities to make it easy by taking care of everything and giving you a tax deduction.
Securities
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Donating appreciated securities, such as stocks, directly to a charity is a smart way to support causes while maximizing tax efficiency. If you have questions regarding how to donate stock or appreciated securities, please contact Kelli Jackson at kelli@BootstrapsInc.org.
King Soopers Card
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Bootstraps participates in the King Soopers Community Rewards Program. Every time you use your King Soopers Rewards Card, Kings will donate 5% of your purchase to Bootstraps. All you have to do is designate Bootstraps as your beneficiary.
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
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Create a digital account and link your shopper's card to your account
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Link Bootstraps with your account by searching for Bootstraps or inputting IV071 when prompted
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Click "Save"