As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Bicycle Colorado is supported primarily by individual members and donors. There are many ways to offer your support to our efforts to create a more bicycle-friendly Colorado. All gifts and memberships are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Outright Gifts (cash, check, credit card)
This is the easiest way to support Bicycle Colorado. Gifts can be made online, through the mail, or by phone. Outright gifts may be designated as a membership or a special contribution.
Online: membership or contribution Mail: Bicycle Colorado, 1525 Market Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303.417.1544
Membership: By joining Bicycle Colorado, you make our voice stronger and more effective as we work with government organizations and officials for bicycle-friendly policy and funding. Becoming a member is the most effective way that you can support Bicycle Colorado.
Contribution: Use this web form if you already are a member and would like to provide additional support without changing your member renewal date or if you would like to support Bicycle Colorado without becoming a member.
Matching Gifts and Workplace Giving: Employer matching gifts are a great way to double or even triple your membership or gift support to Bicycle Colorado. Visit your human resources office to find out more about your employer's matching gift policies.
Stocks and Securities: Gifts of stocks and other securities are a creative way to give to Bicycle Colorado. For appreciated stocks and securities, you can avoid paying captial gains tax and receive a tax deduction for the fair market value. Please contact the office at 303.417.1544 if you would like to transfer stocks or securities.
Schwab Acct Number: 4446-5611 DTC: 0164, Code 40
Address: Charles Schwab & Co. Phoenix Retail Operations Center PO Box 52114 Phoenix, AZ 85072-2114
IRA Rollover: Congress recently reauthorized IRA rollover charitable contributions to allow individuals who are 70½ or older to make charitable gifts from their IRA accounts during 2008 and 2009 without incurring income tax on the withdrawal. If you are interested in pursuing an IRA rollover, please contact the office at 303.417.1544.
In-Kind Donations
Used bikes: Bicycle Colorado doesn't accept used bikes, but here is a list of folks who "fix 'em up" and re-donate them.
Services Needed: In-kind donations in the form service are a popular way for supporters to assist Bicycle Colorado and still receive a tax deduction. To be eligible for tax deduction, such service donations must be pre-approved by Bicycle Colorado and documented with an invoice for service value and an equal credit.
