It’s as EZ as 1, 2, 3!

1. Your State Income Tax Goes DOWN

2. Your Donation to the Botanic Park Goes UP

3. Everyone Benefits

The Yampa River Botanic Park Society was approved by the State of Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) as an Enterprise Zone Contribution Project (effective November 16, 2023) which encourages community participation and public-private partnerships.  

Colorado taxpayers who make qualifying Enterprise Zone gifts to the Yampa River Botanic Park Society are eligible for a generous tax credit of up to 25% to use against their state income tax if giving cash, or 12.5% for gifts of appreciated assets, such as stocks and securities.

The Colorado Enterprise Zone tax credit reduces the amount of state income tax you pay, in addition to federal and state charitable deductions you may receive for gifts to the Park. You can nearly double the size of your gift – and the impact of your generosity – without increasing the net cost to you.

*Figures in table are based on a 33% tax bracket & information should not be construed as tax advice. Consult your tax adviser as situations may vary.

• Any Colorado taxpayer, both individuals and corporate donors, can support an enterprise zone contribution project. You do not have to live or work in the enterprise zone to invest.
• Gifts must be at least $250 and directed either towards operating funds or capital development.
• The amount of this tax credit is capped at $100,000 per taxpayer per tax year. If you cannot use all of your credits in a given tax year, you can carry forward the balance up to five years.
• You can take advantage of the tax credits regardless of whether you itemize or not.
•  You are required to file your tax return electronically.

Follow these steps to contribute to and claim this tax credit.



• When you make a donation, call or email us with your Colorado Account Number or the last four digits of your Social Security Number.
• We will submit your contribution to the local enterprise zone administrator for review to ensure that the contribution will be applied to the specific contribution project activities and objectives.
• You will receive a tax credit certificate documenting their contribution.
• To claim the tax credit, you need to submit the tax credit certificate and form DR 1366 when you e-file your Colorado tax return.