Your taxes can stay in our neighborhood.
A new law lets you redirect up to $1,700 of your federal taxes to scholarships. The Denver Neighborhood Education Fund keeps those dollars with students at East, Morey and McAuliffe.
Incorporated in Colorado
EIN issued
Federal guidance released
Rules now available
501(c)(3) pending
Awaiting IRS approval
Credit opens
January 1, 2027
How it works, in plain language
Most people haven't heard of this law yet. Here is the short version.
You give to DNEF
Starting in 2027, give up to $1,700 to our local scholarship fund.
You get it back
Claim a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit when you file. Not just a deduction.
Students benefit
At least 90% goes to scholarships for students in our neighborhood schools.
$1,700
max credit per taxpayer, per year
100%
dollar-for-dollar off what you owe
90%+
of every gift goes to scholarships
Three schools, one neighborhood
East High and its feeder communities at Morey and McAuliffe are working together, so local dollars help local kids from kindergarten through graduation.
East High School
Morey Middle School
McAuliffe
Keep our neighborhood's dollars local.
Add your name to the early pledge list. We'll follow up the day DNEF can accept contributions. No payment today.
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