Support Us
Win this 2025 Winnebago AWD Revel 44E Camper Van plus $25,000!
Your support of this sweepstakes will help Bal Swan Children’s Center move into the future with an all-new building that will enhance learning and therapeutic support to children. The mission of Bal Swan Children’s Center remains the same: “to build a social-emotional foundation and nurture an inclusive learning community where children and families grow and belong.”
Sweepstakes closes November 2, 2025 at 11:59 pm MST. Winner will be drawn on November 10, 2025 at 4 pm MST.
Ways to Give Back
Colorado Tax Credit Returns 50% of Qualified Child Care Contribution to Donor
If you've been putting off making your annual donations, the end of the year is the perfect time to make a gift to Bal Swan! Not only will 100% of your donation go towards alleviating childcare costs for local families, but your contribution may also qualify you for the Colorado Child Care Tax Credit. Thanks to the CCTC, taxpayers may make a qualified monetary contribution to promote childcare in Colorado and claim a Colorado income tax credit up to $100,000 per year for 50% of the total contribution.
Another way to make the most of your philanthropic dollars is through your retirement savings. Making a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) can help reduce the Federal and Colorado taxes you would pay on your required minimum distribution (RMD) and benefit. Donating in this manner allows individuals age 70 1/2 and older to make tax-free donations up to $100,000/year directly from an IRA to a qualified charity, thereby satisfying all or part of their annual RMDs. Be sure to complete your contribution by the beginning of December of the year you wish to take advantage of this gift.
You can learn more about the Colorado Child Care Tax Credit by consulting a qualified tax professional or using this informational handout from Colorado EPIC. Thank you in advance for considering Bal Swan for your annual charitable giving!
GUIDELINES
-Please designate in writing, either on the check, pledge form, by letter, or email, that the donation is for Bal Swan.
-Please write “Child Care Tax Credit” in the memo line of your check or indicate on the online donation form that you would like the credit. Bal Swan will issue the appropriate tax receipt.
-In-kind, stock donations and donor advised funds do not qualify for this credit.
Dine Out Nights
Frequently, nearby restaurants organize "dine-out" nights, during which a percentage of the sales for a specific day or evening is contributed to the school. Bal Swan regularly updates and shares information about these dine-out nights on our website and social media platforms. If you'd like to show your support for the school while enjoying a break from cooking, we encourage you to dine at these local restaurants!
Classroom Wishlist
Bal Swan Children’s Center operates as a non-profit organization, dependent on the generosity of our community to deliver exceptional early childhood education. We extend a warm invitation for you to explore the Amazon wish lists below and join us in supporting our dedicated teachers and their classrooms. Your contribution makes a meaningful difference in the education and growth of our young learners.
Volunteering
Bal Swan is not just a school; it's also a close-knit family-oriented community. The incredible volunteers who have been part of Bal Swan over the years are a significant reason behind our growth and vitality. We hold deep gratitude for the hard work and commitment of our volunteers, which has enriched Bal Swan and fostered enduring connections among families, parents, and the wider community.
