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Help build what begins in 2026

Every dollar given during our founding year becomes part of our origin — the capital from which 240 years of work will grow.

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Ways to Give

Four paths to support our work

One-Time Gift

A single contribution of any size, given once. Every dollar is deployed toward Fellowships, Grants, and Community programs.

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Monthly Giving

Become a Founding Monthly Supporter. Recurring gifts give us the planning confidence to commit to multi-year Fellows and long-horizon grantees.

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Major Gifts

For contributions of $10,000 or more, we'd welcome a direct conversation about how your gift aligns with our mission and what naming or recognition might be meaningful to you.

Email: giving@2026foundation.org

Donor-Advised Funds

We accept contributions from Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, and other DAF sponsors.

Our EIN: Pending IRS 501(c)(3) determination

Questions: giving@2026foundation.org

Corporate and Matching Gifts

Many employers match charitable donations by their employees. Check with your HR or giving program — your impact could be doubled or tripled at no additional cost to you. Once our 501(c)(3) determination is granted, we'll be registered with major matching-gift platforms.

Planned and Legacy Giving

To include 2026 Foundation in your estate planning, will, or trust, please contact our giving team at giving@2026foundation.org. Planned gifts are one of the most meaningful ways to support an institution designed to operate across generations.

Tax deductibility and legal status

2026 Foundation, Inc. is a Colorado nonprofit corporation. We have applied for (or plan to apply for) recognition as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Our IRS determination is currently pending.

Once our 501(c)(3) status is approved by the IRS, donations will be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, and tax-deductibility will be retroactive to our formation date if approved within 27 months of incorporation.

EIN: Pending. State of Incorporation: Colorado.

Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of any contribution.

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2026 Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (pending IRS determination). EIN: pending. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law once 501(c)(3) status is granted.

2026 Foundation, Inc. is an independent nonprofit organization. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a subsidiary of the University of Colorado or its Leeds School of Business.