If you’re looking for a meaningful way to give, there are two smart options that also come with significant Colorado tax benefits:
- The Child Care Contribution Tax Credit allows you to invest in early childhood care and education while receiving a substantial state tax break.
- The Homeless Contribution Income Tax Credit helps support housing and services for people experiencing homelessness—and gives you a strong return in the form of tax savings.
50% Tax Credit for child care quality improvement activities
Whether or not you have children, you can benefit from the Colorado Child Care Contribution Tax Credit (CCCCC)—it returns 50% of your donation back to you at tax time! Your gift supports programs that expand and improve child care, helping parents work and move their families toward financial stability. Donations can be made by cash, check, credit card, or direct bill, and qualify for the 50% Colorado tax credit plus your regular state and federal deductions.
- A donation of $100 or more is eligible for the 50% State of Colorado tax credit.
| Contribution | $100 | $250 | $500 | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| 50% CCCCC Tax Credit | ($50) | ($125) | ($250) | ($500) | ($2,500) |
| Federal and CO Tax Savings | ($33) | ($83) | ($165) | ($330) | ($1,650) |
| After-Tax Cost * | $17 | $43 | $85 | $170 | $850 |
25% Tax Credit for housing navigation center activities
Help Weld County households return to stable housing faster by making a Homeless Contribution Tax Credit (HCTC) donation. This Colorado tax credit supports programs that work directly with people experiencing homelessness. At United Way, your gift benefits our Housing Navigation Center, which helps individuals and families find housing quickly—and keep it for the long term.
- A cash donation of $100 or more (or in-kind donation of $5,000 or more) is eligible for the 25% State of Colorado tax credit.
- In-kind contributions include property, services, stocks, bonds, or other intangible property. These must be evaluated by a third-party as of the date of donation.
- Amount credited to each donor cannot exceed $100,000 per year.
| Contribution | $100 | $250 | $500 | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Homeless Contribution Tax Credit | ($25) | ($63) | ($125) | ($250) | ($1,250) |
| Federal and CO Tax Savings | ($33) | ($83) | ($165) | ($330) | ($1,650) |
| After-Tax Cost * | $42 | $105 | $210 | $420 | $2,100 |
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Even if you earn little to no income. Don’t miss out, file your taxes!
It is important to file a federal and state tax return to get the money you may be eligible for. You could get up to $2,000 per child through the Child Tax Credit (CTC) or up to $7,430 through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Find out more at GetAheadColorado.org

