Our community — trustees, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, friends, and partner organizations— plays a large role in supporting all aspects of 5280 High School’s mission. We depend upon the generosity and willingness of our community to making 5280 a philanthropic priority to continue supporting our students to sustain lives in recovery.

All donations made to 5280 High School are 100% tax-deductible.

There are many ways to support our students:

ONLINE GIFTS

JOIN THE SAFE HARBOR SOCIETY

When you set up a monthly gift of any size, you demonstrate to our students that they have a safe port in any storm. Recovery is a lifelong journey, and your ongoing support ensures 5280 students have the resources they need to thrive.

CASH GIFTS

Mail checks, payable to 5280 High School, to:

1200 W Mississippi Avenue

Attn: Jordyn Jefferson

Denver, CO 80223

GIVING PLEDGE

Make a pledge online by filling out THIS form or contacting our Director of Development & Marketing, Jordyn Jefferson, with your gift intentions. Make a pledge at any point in the year, knowing that it is not due until the end of the fiscal year (June 30).

ASSET GIFTS

Gifts of assets can include stocks, bonds, real estate, and personal property such as artwork. These gifts provide you with charitable deductions and can offer additional tax savings as well. Please email our Director of Development & Marketing, Jordyn Jefferson, to let us know about your gift so that we can assist you with the details of your gift.

ESTATE GIFTS

When you include 5280 High School in your will or revocable trust, you can ensure a legacy of supporting youth in recovery. You may change your estate designation at any time, and your bequest to 5280 High School will qualify for a 100% charitable deduction from your estate for tax calculation purposes. Best of all, you’ll be ensuring future generations of children can always get the care they need.

Sample language to share with your attorney indicating your intentions to make a gift in your will or living trust:

I give to 5280 High School, a nonprofit corporation, Tax ID #82-1582926, located in Denver, CO, the sum of $ (or % of my estate) for its general purposes (or state a specific purpose).

MATCHING GIFTS

Employee matching gift programs are corporate giving programs in which the company matches donations made by employees to eligible nonprofits. If your employer or spouses’s employer participates in a matching gift program, please enclose a matching gift form with your donation. It’s an easy way to double your contribution to 5280 High School!

VEHICLE DONATION

Donate your vehicle to 5280 High School through Cars for Charity! This includes trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and heavy equipment—running or not! Towing and transportation is fast, free, and easy. Click HERE for the vehicle donation form.