The Denver Rotary Club Foundation is making a difference in the lives of young people every day.  Our annual grants are made possible from our fundraising projects, use of our endowment funds and the annual donations from our Rotary members and non members alike.  Help enrich the lives of hundreds of beneficiaries – from gifted to under privileged – by giving to the DRCF today. There are many ways that individuals, families and corporations can contribute to the local and international programs of the Rotary Club of Denver.

General/Personal Contribution:

A gift of cash in support of the DRCF is the easiest way to give. If you itemize on your tax return, your check made payable to the Denver Rotary Club Foundation is generally tax-deductable. You will receive an acknowledgement letter for your records.

• Online Donations:

Give online now – either a one-time donation or regularly scheduled donations using your credit card. By clicking on DONATE NOW you will be transferred to our secure server to complete your gift. You may also make honorary and memorial gifts online.

• Donate by fax or mail:

Download a Donation Form that can be faxed or mailed to the Rotary Club of Denver office at:

The Denver Rotary Club Foundation
1900 Grant Street, Suite 850
Denver, CO 80203

or Fax:  303.893.5702

In addition to a general cash contribution, there are many other options for giving to our Foundation.  If you are interested in learning more about any of the following, please contact the Denver Rotary Office at 303.893.1919 and we will be happy to answer your questions.  If we can't, we will put you in touch with a Rotarian member of our Foundation who can. CLICK HERE to email us with questions as well.

Marketable Securities and Real Estate:

You may contribute stocks, bonds, mutual fund shares, commercial/residential/investment real estate to our Foundation or as an auction item for the Branch Rickey Award banquet. The fair market value of these donations is generally tax-deductable.

Planned Giving:

Establish a legacy by providing DRCF with long-term support through a bequest, trust, charitable gift annuity, life insurance policy, or retirement account. Call us and we would be pleased to discuss with you a giving plan that will best benefit you, your family and the DRCF.

• Bequest: estate taxes can be reduced through a provision in your will or living trust, or designate retirement plan assets for DRCF.
• Charitable Remainder Annuity or Unitrust: appropriate for cash and appreciated property. Provides for fixed or variable payments to one or more persons for life or up to 20 years while benefiting DRCF when the trust ends.
• Charitable Lead Trust: assets likely to grow in value are best for this type of donation. Income accrues to DRCF for a period of time and then the assets pass to the heirs.
• Retirement Account and Life Insurance: Transfer of ownership or designate the beneficiary as DRCF.

Tribute Gifts:

A gift to the DRCF in memory of a loved one, fellow Rotarian, or to recognize an accomplishment in someone’s life is a very personal and meaningful tribute. DRCF will send an acknowledgement card to those you have named and you will receive a letter confirming the gift.

Endowment Funds:

DRCF encourages Rotarians to establish endowed funds to help perpetuate not only the Club’s goals and projects, but also the work of community non-profit organizations which are engaged in the various avenues of Rotary service.

As you consider making an endowed fund, please keep in mind the following criteria:

• Any amount may be given for general purpose unrestricted endowment
• To create a new named endowed fund for general purposes, the initial gift must be at least $50,000
• To create a new named endowed fund for a specific purpose, the initial gift must be at least $100,000

Auction Items:

Each year the Branch Rickey Award banquet seeks donations of items for its auction. While sports memorabilia is encouraged, the auction offers a broad breath of items from getaways to perishable goods. 

 CLICK HERE for a .pdf copy of our DRCF Guide to Giving.