Rocky Mountain School for the
Gifted and Creative is recognized by the Internal Revenue
Service as a 501 (c) 3 non profit education organization. Tuition
covers 92% of the actual operating costs. We rely on non-tuition
based revenue from fund raising events, activities and donations
to make up the difference between revenue earned from tuition
and the actual expense of providing our program and services. Please
review these options and find the ways that you can support
Rocky Mountain School. Thank you.
EVERYDAY
GIVING
Here are a few opportunities that can generate additional
revenue for RMS while you continue the routine activities
of your daily life.
GROCERY SCRIP
Purchase grocery
scrip from RMS that is redeemable at King Soopers, Safeway
or Alfalfa's/Wild Oats. We purchase scrip at 3% - 5%
below face value. You buy the scrip at face value.
Use the scrip like cash. We can provide
an Albertson's card to scan when you make purchases there.
Albertson's donates a percent of your purchase to RMS. To
order or purchase scrip or an Albertson's card, email reception@rms.org or
call 303-545-9230 x 100.
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TARGET'S “TAKE
CHARGE OF EDUCATION" PROGRAM
Designate
Rocky Mountain School as the beneficiary of 1% of the
purchases made on your Target Visa charge card. Enroll
an existing Target Visa card or apply for a new account. It's
easy. Just logon to select.
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AMAZON.COM
When you buy products (books, CDs, videos, DVDs)
from Amazon.com after clicking the link on this page,
Rocky Mountain School will receive 5% of your purchase
amount in cash. Please tell your friends, family and
associates. The cost is the same to you, and the school
benefits greatly.
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SCHOOLPOP.COM
At Schoolpop, you can help Rocky Mountain School earn
contributions all year long by shopping at hundreds of
name-brand merchants online, in stores, through catalogs,
with gift cards or with the Schoolpop credit card. It’s so simple – start
shopping and earning today! Enter the Rocky Mountain
School for the Gifted and Creative organization #120428
and we will receive a portion of the amount you spend
at no additional cost to you! www.Schoolpop.com
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BOULDER BOOKSTORE SCRIP
Support independent bookstores and Rocky Mountain
School at the same time. You can order gift certificates
redeemable at Boulder Bookstore in any amount you desire.
RMS pays 80% of the face value when we purchase them
on your behalf. You can call 303-545-9230 x 100
or email reception@rms.org to
arrange for Boulder Bookstore gift certificates.
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ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
The Annual Campaign is a focused, time limited
campaign to raise $55,000 toward the operating expenses
of the school. The campaign runs from November 2007 through
December 2007. Your contributions to the Annual Campaign
are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the
Internal Revenue Service. For more information, contact
Barbara Mitchell Hutton at blmh@rms.org
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CASH CONTRIBUTIONS
Rocky
Mountain School is recognized as a tax exempt, charitable
organization by IRS. Your cash contribution to the
school is tax deductible. We accept cash contributions
any time and provide written confirmation of your donation.
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EMPLOYER MATCHING GRANTS
Many
corporations support employee contributions to non profit
organizations like Rocky Mountain School by matching
part or all of their employee contributions. To find
out if your employer offers this type of support, contact
the Human Resources department. We will gladly
complete any forms or provide any information that is
required.
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AN EVENING WITH FRIENDS
Mark your calendar now for An Evening with Friends
2008. This fund raising event features a live
and silent auction, a renowned buffet dinner prepared
by Chef Jim Spink, and entertainment. An Evening
with Friends will be held on April 11, 2008 at the Lionsgate Event Center in Lafayette. Your attendance at
this festive event is important to its success. If
you would like information about becoming a corporate
or individual event sponsor, please contact Barbara Mitchell
Hutton at blmh@rms.org
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CORPORATE SUPPORT
Many corporations
have foundations or other associated charitable arms. Rocky Mountain School has specific
programs and needs that match the mission and interests
of many corporate programs. For more information
about how corporate resources and the needs of RMS may
be a match, please contact Barbara Mitchell Hutton at blmh@rms.org
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STOCKS AND BONDS
Rocky Mountain
School accepts contributions of stocks and bonds. It is the policy of the Board of Directors
to liquidate contributions of stocks and bonds to ensure
the donors intended contribution value. The receipts
of the stock and bond sales are deposited into a money
market account. For information on donating stocks
or bonds, contact Barbara Mitchell Hutton, blmh@rms.org,
or 303-545-9230 x 101.
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CHARITABLE TRUSTS
A Charitable Remainder Trust allows taxpayers to reduce
estate taxes, eliminate capital gains, claim an income
tax deduction, and benefit charities. CRT's are irrevocable
trusts that actually provide for and maintain two sets
of beneficiaries. The first set are the income beneficiaries
(you and, if married, a spouse). Income beneficiaries
receive a set percentage of income for your lifetime
from the trust. The second beneficiary would be Rocky
Mountain School which would receive the principal of
the trust after the income beneficiaries pass away.
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ALUMNI GIVING
Over 170 students are alumni of Rocky Mountain School. By
their own report, their families have been profoundly affected
by the programs, services and support they received. Contributions
from alumni families are dedicated to tuition assistance
for future students!
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