Ringing in the New Year! Cheers to you and your family in 2020.
TOP NINE IN 2019
Take a look back at our favorite instagram posts from 2019. It is no surprise that many of them highlight the Class of 2019 and graduation ceremonies. With an average ACT score of 30 and a long list of accomplishments we are thrilled to say that The Colorado Springs School prepares students for a dynamic world!

Our top nine photos included:
  • 2019 Graduates on the steps of the Trianon
  • Kindness Diaries speaker, Leon Logothetis
  • Cap toss at 2019 Commencement Exercises
  • Mountain Caravan at Frontier Ranch
  • Graduation Day photo in the library
  • Homecoming Dance
  • Rodeo rider Grace Hill '19
  • Class of 2019 college tshirt photo shoot
  • Honoring Mr. Sam Johnson as the 2019 Founders' Day Hall of Fame
Photo generated by topnine.co based on the highest number of likes!
LAST DAY TO MAKE A 2019 GIFT
Thank you for the many ways you have supported student success in 2019. Every day is a good day to make a gift to CSS, today is final day of the tax year to make a 2019 charitable contribution and claim a tax credit!
  
TAX DEDUCTIBLE: As a non-profit, 501c3 gifts to CSS are fully tax deductible.
 
COLORADO CHILDCARE TAX CREDIT: Tremendous benefits are available with tax credits. Please review the tax advantages of the Colorado Child Care Tax Credit and consult a tax accountant to determine if this 50% tax credit might personally impact you as a Colorado taxpayer. If so, please designate your contribution to the Early Childhood Program. The Advancement Office will issue you a DR1317 in addition to our standard tax receipt in order for you to claim this tax credit on your Colorado taxes.  
 
 

RECURRING GIFTS: You can set-up an indefinite or recurring monthly credit card contribution at www.css.org/give. (eg. $600/12 months = $50 per month). This can be done online or even over the phone. 

 

IRA ROLLOVERS: Are you 70½ or older and own an IRA? Reduce your income and avoid taxes when you transfer funds from your IRA directly to a charity. Contact your IRA plan administrator to make a gift from your IRA to The Colorado Springs School .

 

PLANNED GIFTS: You can name the school in your estate plans to ensure a legacy. 

 
Our Tax ID is 84-0517369.
WAYS TO GIVE
We make giving easy. CSS accepts cash, checks, credit cards (online or over the phone), appreciated securities, stock transfers, wire transfers, and IRA rollovers.
ONLINE | www.css.org/give   
 
BY MAIL | 21 Broadmoor Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906. Gift checks mailed via U.S. Postal Service with postmark and check date on or before Dec. 31, 2018 will be counted for 2019 regardless of when they are received.
 
OVER THE PHONE | Call (719) 210-3499 for assistance in making your gift over the phone.
 
IN PERSON | Campus is closed for Winter Break reopening on Monday, January 6, 2020. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Appointments can be made to deliver a check in person.  

AVAILABLE & ACCESSIBLE FOR GIFT-GIVING INFORMATION THIS HOLIDAY SEASON 
Should you have any questions or require additional information about our programs, please feel free to contact Director of Advancement and Communications, Jessica L. James at jjames@css.org or on her cell phone at (719) 210-3499.   

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