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CHARITABLE GIVING

Charitable giving is a great way to support the causes you’re passionate about,  with the added bonus of earning a greater personal tax deduction because AAUW and our Colorado Springs Branch are qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Scroll down to find out how your cash donation is tax deductible.

AAUW COS offers two easy and secure ways to donate directly:

  • Click on the convenient and secure  YELLOW donate button (on this page) to make a donation with PayPal or your credit or debit card.  Select the amount and fund you wish your donation to go towards: Scholarships, STEM, Greatest Needs or General Fund. 
  • Send us a check made out to AAUW-Colorado Springs and mail to the AAUW Treasurer, 1580 Old North Gate Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

Unless specified otherwise your donation will be allocated as follows: General Fund–40%, Scholarship–30%, STEM–20% and Greatest Needs National Fund–10%.

Recognition and our appreciation will be given to donors attaining the following donation levels:
ADVOCACY Level:   $10.00 to $49.00 donation
EDUCATION Level:   $50.00 to $99.00 donation
RESEARCH Level:    $100.00 or more donation

TAX DEDUCTIBLE FAQs

Making a charitable contribution directly from your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) can be a meaningful way to support the American Association of University Women (AAUW) while also receiving tax benefits. By donating all or part of your RMD as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), you can satisfy your annual withdrawal requirement from your retirement account without increasing your taxable income, provided you are age 73 (this may be changing soon) or older and the donation is made directly to AAUW. This direct transfer helps advance AAUW’s mission to empower women and girls through education, advocacy, and research, ensuring your philanthropic efforts have a lasting impact. Before proceeding, consult with your financial advisor or tax professional to ensure your donation meets IRS guidelines and maximizes your benefits. You can designate your donation to a specific fund such as Scholarship or STEM, or, if left undesignated, we will allocate your donation to General Fund, STEM, Scholarship and Greatest Needs.

AAUW Colorado Springs Branch (CO) is a 501(c)(3) charity – Tax ID# 84-3789955  – effective 12/20/2019.  Donations are tax deductible to the full extent provided by law.  AAUW does not provide tax or legal advice.  Please consult your tax adviser to determine the exact treatment of any donation you are considering.

AAUW COLORADO SPRINGS FUNDRAISERS

AUTHOR’S DAY/SILENT AUCTION: Given the mission of AAUW, to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy, AAUW-COS conducts only one annual fundraiser, the Authors Day and Silent Auction which is held each spring to support our Scholarships for Women program.  Please consider making a contribution directly to the scholarship fund, and participate in the annual Authors Day event. 

ONGOING:  AAUW partners with several businesses to provide funds to support both the local AAUW Colorado Springs Branch and the National AAUW Greatest Needs Fund (9110). The Greatest Needs Fund helps expand AAUW’s highly successful, community-based, mission-driven programs to help women and girls thrive.

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW TO PARTICIPATE!