Welcome to the CORTEZ CULTURAL CENTER |
YOUR DONATION MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE!
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SUPPORT THE CORTEZ CULTURAL CENTER TODAY | Why make a donation to the Cortez Cultural Center? 1. You help make a difference. When you choose to give to the Cultural Center, no matter the amount, you’re helping to make a real difference. We can only carry out our work thanks to the generosity of people like you. And when you donate to a cause you care about, you’ll know that your decision to donate is making a tangible impact on the lives of those we touch and serve. 2. Every donation makes an impact. No matter how much you can afford to give, as a one-off donation, through regular giving, your donation matters. Every donation received adds up and helps support our programs and make a positive difference. 3. For a reason close to your heart. Whether it’s your first time visiting the Cultural Center or you have personal history with this place, the Center can have a positive effect on your life. 4. The work we do brings us closer to the society we want to live in. Our goal is not only to inspire and inform, but to UNITE our community through collaborative events, projects, and programs in a welcoming, inclusive environment. 5. Gives us a sense of belonging Life can be difficult sometimes, but remembering we’re all in this together can help us feel more connected to those around us. Our community means so much to us, and seeing them all come together, whether it’s through attendance at our events, volunteering, membership, or participating in art exhibits, we’re all united in our common goal of helping to make Montezuma County a healthy, inspiring place to live and a welcoming place to visit. 6. Enjoy an extra bit of tax relief. An added bonus of charitable donations is they can offer some tax relief. This means, depending on how you give, you can claim back the tax on any donations you make or you won’t pay income tax on them in the first place—helping you save through giving. |
LEGACY GIVING TO THE CCC
A simple and meaningful way to support the Cortez Cultural Center (CCC) is to name the center in your will or trust. Below are sample provisions that your advisors can use to memorialize your charitable intentions toward the CCC. We are happy to visit with you and/or your advisors to discuss these and additional giving options. Please contact us at 970-565-1151 or by email director@cortezculturalcenter.org
Thank you for considering a legacy gift to ensure that the CCC is here supporting our community for future generations!
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(Please note: the following information is not intended to be legal or tax advice. Please contact your financial advisor to ensure correct info and forms are completed)
Legal name: The Cortez Center, dba The Cortez Cultural Center, Federal Tax ID number: 74-2503370
We suggest the following wording:
General Bequest of a stated sum of money:
"I give to the Cortez Cultural Center, aka The Cortez Center, 25 N Market Street, Cortez, CO 81321, Federal Tax Identification Number 74-25033705 ___________________Dollars ($___________)."
Specific Bequest of a certain asset from your estate:
"I give to the Cortez Cultural Center, aka The Cortez Center, 25 N Market Street, Cortez, CO 81321, Federal Tax Identification Number 74-25033705, [insert here a description of the particular property]."
Residuary Bequest, after other bequests and expenses have been paid:
"I give to the Cortez Cultural Center, aka The Cortez Center, 25 N Market Street, Cortez, CO 81321, Federal Tax Identification Number 74-25033705, [all] -or- [a portion] of the rest of my estate."
Contingent Bequest if you are not survived by certain individuals:
"If [name/s of primary beneficiary/ies] do/es not survive me, or shall die within ninety (90) days from the date of my death, or as a result of a common disaster, then I give to the Cortez Cultural Center, aka The Cortez Center, 25 N Market Street, Cortez, CO 81321, Federal Tax Identification Number 74-25033705, [insert here the exact dollar amount, description of property, or percentage of residual estate]."
Contributors to the Cortez Cultural Center receive a 25% State Tax Credit for cash donations of $150 or more and a 12.5% State Tax Credit for eligible in-kind donations (including stocks & securities). We receive in-kind and financial support through partnerships with other community organizations such as Montezuma County, City of Cortez Historic Preservation Board, LOR Foundation, the Cortez Public Arts Advisory Committee, Crow Canyon Archeological Center, School Community Youth Collaborative (SCYC), Battle Rock Charter School, Southwest Open School, Mesa Verde Country Tourism Board, KSJD Radio and the Sunflower Theater, Montezuma Land Conservancy, the Cortez Chapter of Rotary International, the Cortez Retail Enhancement Association, and more. |
Enterprise Zone Contribution Tax Credits benefit individuals and businesses that donate to Colorado-approved community projects and organizations.