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As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, Lost and Found Inc. exists upon the goodwill of the public and actively solicits donations and support. Besides giving cash donations and/or Visa contributions, please consider the following options:

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Individual Giving

Choose the best method for your gift:

  • Cash, check or money order.
  • Credit card debit (VISA, Mastercard or Discover).
  • Payroll deduction that is passed along to us by Caring Connection , the Colorado Employees Combined Campaign, the Combined Federal Campaign, Christian Charities Inc. or the United Way.
  • Annual tax-deductible gift before the end of each year.
  • Donation of land, stock, cars or charitable trusts.
  • Remember a loved one through an annual gift or designation of Lost and Found Inc. in lieu of funeral flowers.
  • Arrange matching funds from your employer.
  • Will or bequeath money, securities, real estate, valuable objects of art or jewelry. For professional assistance contact Leave A Legacy and say that we sent you.
  • Donate your vehicle by clicking here.
  • Refer a giver: Tell anyone and everyone you know that might have an interest in kids needing help about Lost and Found Inc.

About Our Different Funds

You may donate to the General Fund—the financial backbone of the entire ministry. You may also designate a particular individual, project or fund.

  • Harvey Kugler Client Scholarship Fund — clients may apply for a 25%, 50% or 75% scholarship to supplement their own personal payments.
  • Austin Higgins Memorial Scholarship Program — Donations to the Austin Higgins Memorial Scholarship Program provide a way for those who cannot afford residential treatment to apply for a 25%, 50% or 75% scholarship to supplement their own personal payments.
  • Eric Soyster Memorial Fund - the Eric M. Soyster Memorial Fund is dedicated to providing camping and wilderness experiences for our children in treatment.
  • Endowment Fund — a trust fund built upon the gifts of families and businesses whose revenues underwrite: (1) care for specific clients, (2) certain awards for outstanding ministry by staff, (3) acquisition of property and buildings for the ministry.
  • Donations for a Specific Client — often by his or her family or church.
  • Donations for a Specific Program — for example: the Columbine Expressive Arts Workshop, new clothes for foster kids, Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, camping trips for our residential treatment centers and foster kids, classroom equipment, a specific improvement such as a building or major piece of equipment, and many more.

Accountability

As an organization we have made ourselves accountable to several organizations that demand effective results in financing and programming. We are long time members of the Evangelical Council For Financial Accountability (ECFA) as well as the National Association of Christian Child and Family Agencies. (NACCFA). We also meet the agency criteria of Caring Connection of Colorado and the Combined Federal Campaign.

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 NACCFA ICA

 

The Independent Charities Seal of Excellence is awarded to the members of Independent Charities of America and Local Independent Charities of America that have, upon rigorous independent review, been able to certify, document, and demonstrate on an annual basis that they meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness.  These standards include those required by the US Government for inclusion in the Combined Federal Campaign, probably the most exclusive fund drive in the world.  Of the 1,000,000 charities operating in the United States today, it is estimated that fewer than 50,000, or 5 percent, meet or exceed these standards, and, of those, fewer than 2,000 have been awarded this Seal.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, Lost and Found Inc. depends on the goodwill of the public. Our IRS Schedule 990 annual return is available to all who request it (or click the words Schedule 990 to view it online), as well as our annual audits. Click Here to read our annual report. Our fund-raising compares favorably with the most effective charities in Colorado. We assure you that more than 90% of your gift dollars are going directly to services for our kids.

Lost and Found Inc. Donations:

To donate goods or services, contact:

Jack Waterman
Gifts-In-Kind Coordinator
Phone: 303-420-8080 1108
Fax: 303-420-9299
 
Regarding donations of funds, contact:
 
Ole Ferguson
Manager of Marketing and Fundraising
Phone: (303) 420-8080 ext.1203
Fax: (303) 420-9299

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