Endowment, Legacy & Lifetime Giving

After a decade of work, and with the generous help of the Weld Community Foundation, the Greeley Creative District has established an endowment fund to secure the perpetual work of the organization. As the fund grows with contributions from the community, it will become a sustaining income source empowering our work.

Engaged Imagination, Ensured by an Endowment

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world…”

— Albert Einstein

Our Work In The Community

The Greeley Creative District is a non-profit organization formed to highlight, promote, grow and support our local creative community and businesses. We host events that showcase local talent, offer opportunities for creatives and celebrate Greeley’s unique cultural identity. Here are a few snapshots from our initiatives:

Join this work by making a lasting contribution

Help the Greeley Creative District grow this vital Endowment fund so that we can continue to provide local creatives with the resources needed to thrive and enrich our community for years to come.

Leave a Legacy That Reflects Your Values

  • Contact the Weld Community Foundation and note your interest in making a contribution to the Greeley Creative District Fund at the Foundation.

    Contact the Weld Community Foundation:

  • Your bank, insurance carrier, or similar institution can provide you with a Beneficiary Designation form or online process to leave a gift to the Greeley Creative District Fund using the following information:

    Weld Community Foundation designation for the Greeley Creative District Fund

    c/o the Foundation at 2425 35th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634

    (EIN 84-1315296)

    You can also name the GCD Fund as a beneficiary of your:

    • Savings or Checking Account

    • Retirement Account (401k or IRA)*

    • Life Insurance Policy

    • Donor Advised Fund

    You can also reduce your taxes with a direct transfer of required draws from your IRA directly to this fund.

    *All gifts are governed by related agreements.

  • Sample language by using a percentage:

    “I give, devise and bequeath to the Weld Community Foundation or its successor organization (EIN 84-1315296) ____ % of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal property of whatever kind and wheresoever situated designated for the Greeley Creative District Fund at the Foundation and governed by all related agreements.”

    Sample language naming a fixed amount:

    “I give, devise and bequeath to the Weld Community Foundation or its successor organization (EIN 84-1315296), the sum of $ ____ (or describe the specific stock or security you intend to leave to the GCD) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal property of whatever kind and wheresoever situated designated for the Greeley Creative District Fund at the Foundation and governed by all related agreements.”

    Sample language in survivorship:

    If my spouse/partners survive me, I leave my entire estate to my spouse. If my spouse does not survive me, I give, devise and bequeath to the Weld Community Foundation or its successor organization (EIN 84-1315296) ____ % of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal property designated for the Greeley Creative District Fund at the Foundation and governed by all related agreements.”

  • Please send checks to:

    Greeley Creative District,
    802 9th St #100
    Greeley, CO 80631

“I love everything about our Greeley arts and creative community and recognize what an essential role such endeavors play in our quality of life, our everyday successes, our image, and our future.

And, that is why I choose to donate to the Greeley Creative District endowment fund at the Weld Community Foundation. Such funding helps support today’s work of the District as it fosters creativity and innovation in the arts, in business, in education, healthcare, and throughout our community. But more than that, it is a legacy gift that ensures that those who come after us will find that Greeley has a place for such artistic works and creativity to thrive for as long as we all can... imagine.”
— Becky Safarik, Greeley Resident

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The Impact of your gift

The Greeley Creative District is a 501c3 Charitable organization through the IRS as well as a Colorado Charity, so your donation may be tax deductable (consult with your tax advisor). In addition as of October 2023, the Greeley Creative District is a qualified Enterprise Zone project! This means that your donation to the District of $100 and up to $400,000 may qualify for a 25% Colorado Income Tax credit.

EXAMPLE

The impact on income tax costs given the scenario of a contributor in the 33 percent federal tax bracket who gives a gift of $1,000:

  • Initial Donation Amount $1,000

    • Federal Income Tax Deduction -$330

    • Colorado Income Tax Deduction -$46

    • Colorado State Tax Credit -$250

  • After tax impact of donation $374

If you cannot use all of your credits in a given tax year, you can carry forward the balance up to five years.
The above example is for illustrative purposes only. Please consult your tax professional to relate this to your particular circumstances.