Policy Updates

2018 Statewide Ballot Measures

Nov 7, 2018

Election Day 2018 has come and gone! Download our four page, double-sided guide for information and our perspective on each measure that was on the statewide ballot. Summaries are based on the 2018 State Ballot...

Updated Charitable Solicitations Rules Implemented on Oct. 1

Oct 3, 2018

The Colorado Secretary of State's office posted an announcement explaining changes to rules for the Colorado Charitable Solicitations Act. These changes took effect on October 1, 2018.

Tax Reform 2.0

Sep 28, 2018

On September 28, The House passed a Tax Reform 2.0 bill. Colorado's Representatives voted along party lines. The Senate is not expected to take action on these bills in 2018. The framework focuses on three areas that...

2018 Legislative Session – Colorado General Assembly

Aug 26, 2018

We track state bills affecting our nonprofit community. These bills include, but are not limited to:

Governor Signs Bill to Authorize "Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit" Tax Checkoff Fund!

May 29, 2018

On May 29, Governor Hickenlooper signed SB 18-141! Special thanks to Senator Lois Court (D-Denver) and Representatives James Wilson (R-Salida) and Chris Hansen (D-Denver) for sponsoring the bill! Read the Bill...

Preserve Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

May 23, 2018

“ I come from a poor family, but still want to give back to the community and participate in public service. I attended law school to become a public interest attorney, and I was lucky enough to get the position I...

Colorado Nonprofit Sustainability Act

May 10, 2018

We support HB 18-1013, The Colorado Nonprofit Sustainability Act, sponsored by Rep. Alec Garnett (D-Denver) and Sen. Kevin Priola (R-Henderson)! Unfortunately, 1013 was not funded by the General Assembly and will...

Support Expansion of Colorado's Charitable Deduction

May 10, 2018

Both the federal and Colorado charitable deductions incentivize taxpayers to support the work of the more than 23,000 charitable nonprofit organizations throughout the state. These organizations strengthen communities...

Tax Reform Legislation

Dec 20, 2017

Congress approved the H.R.1, The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on December 20. This bill reforms the tax code by lowering tax rates for many individuals and businesses, repealing tax credits and deductions, and reducing federal...

Our View of Tax Reform and Nonprofits