Graduation rates in DPS are on the rise, and yet only 56% of DPS students graduate. Please join with us to ensure the success of every student in Denver Public Schools!

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Generous support from our community helps to provide new learning opportunities for students and support for our educators.

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Donate by Mail

To donate by mail, please send your contribution to:

Denver Public Schools Foundation
Attn: Development Office
900 Grant Street, Suite 503
Denver, CO 80203

Please make checks payable to Denver Public Schools Foundation.

Donate by Phone

Please call us at 720.423.3553 with any questions or to make a gift by credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard or American Express.

Donate by Employee Payroll Deduction

The most lasting and cost-efficient way for Denver Public Schools employees to give to the DPS Foundation!

Download a payroll deduction form and sign up today!

Take advantage of a 1:1 matching grant to support Fit, Fun & Literacy

Now through April 30 2013, the Salah Foundation will match 1:1 your contribution to the DPS Foundation designated for Fit, Fun & Literacy.
Your support will add a critical component to this proven after school program that provides math and reading tutoring, rigorous physical fitness activity and
a safe after-school environment for 700 elementary school students from the 12 most economically disadvantaged schools in DPS. As a result of your generosity, the students enrolled in Fit, Fun & Literacy will also go home with
backpacks of nutritious food to last them through the weekend. Click here to read more about this special one-time opportunity to double your gift!

Gifts of Stock

To make a gift of stock, simply complete the below form and return to the address noted.

Gift of Stock Form

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Planned Giving

Your gift will make a difference to future generations of Denver’s children. To discuss the benefits of making a planned gift, please contact Tiffany Cooley at 720.423.3964.

Employer Matching Gift Program

Multiply your gift to the DPS Foundation by having your employer match your donation! Simply ask your employer if they have a matching gift program, complete your employers’ paperwork for the program, and send it to the DPS Foundation at the address listed above. We will follow up with your employer to receive the matching donation.

Purchase a Support Public Education License Plate

Purchase a special edition "Support Education" license plate and designate the DPS Foundation as the beneficiary. The DPS Foundation receives $20 for each license plate purchased! Learn more and buy a Public Education License Plate today!

Donation of Product

Donors interested in giving non-cash gifts, such as office supplies and books, are encouraged to contact the Office of Volunteer Services at 720.424.8245 or 720.424.8246, or click here to visit their website.

Tax Benefits

As a 501(c)(3) organization, donations made to DPS Foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Gifts of $100 or more designated for after-school programs may be eligible for a 50% Colorado state income tax credit. Due to a recent change in state law, the credit will be deferred (but not eliminated) for all gifts made in calendar year 2012. Click here for full details.

Please consult with your tax advisor about the tax-deductibility of your specific gift. For more information, call 720.423.3553.