Giving to Hilltop
Give Through
Financial Planning.
Your charitable giving can be part of your broader financial and estate planning. Explore ways to support Hilltop through retirement assets, appreciated securities, donor-advised funds, or a future gift through your estate.
Thoughtful Giving
Make your generosity go further.
A meaningful gift to Hilltop does not always need to come from cash. Depending on your circumstances and charitable goals, assets you already own may provide another way to support Hilltop Community Resources.
Qualified charitable distributions, appreciated securities, donor-advised funds, and estate gifts can help you create a lasting charitable impact while fitting giving into your overall financial plans.
Financial giving may include:
- Qualified Charitable Distributions from an IRA
- Gifts of appreciated stock or other securities
- Grants from donor-advised funds
- Bequests and other estate gifts
Financial Giving Options
Find the giving strategy that's right for you.
Learn more about each option, how it works, and what information you may need to begin.
Qualified Charitable Distributions
If you are eligible, you may be able to make a gift directly from your IRA to Hilltop through a Qualified Charitable Distribution, commonly called a QCD.
Learn how QCD giving works, what information you may need, and how to begin the process.
Appreciated Stock
Donating appreciated securities can provide meaningful support for Hilltop while potentially offering favorable tax treatment compared with selling the securities and donating the proceeds.
Find information about making a stock gift and coordinating your contribution with Hilltop.
Donor-Advised Funds
If you have established a donor-advised fund, you can recommend a grant to Hilltop Community Resources through your sponsoring organization.
Learn what information you may need when recommending a grant and how to let Hilltop know about your gift.
Estate & Legacy Giving
A gift through your will, trust, beneficiary designation, or other estate plan can help Hilltop continue serving future generations throughout western Colorado.
Explore ways to include Hilltop in your long-term charitable plans and create a legacy that reflects what matters to you.

Create Lasting Impact
Plan today. Strengthen tomorrow.
Thoughtful charitable planning can help ensure that the programs and services you value continue making a difference for years to come.
Your support helps Hilltop respond to changing community needs while continuing its long-standing commitment to individuals, families, and communities across western Colorado.
Getting Started
A few steps can help make giving easier.
Financial and estate gifts often involve your financial institution or professional advisors. Hilltop's Development Team can provide organizational information and help coordinate the charitable side of your gift.
Explore your options.
Review the giving methods above and consider which may fit your charitable and financial goals.
Talk with your advisors.
Consult your financial, tax, or legal advisors about how a charitable gift may apply to your individual circumstances.
Connect with Hilltop.
Contact Hilltop's Development Team for the organizational information or assistance needed to complete your gift.
A note about financial and tax information
The information provided on Hilltop's website is intended for general educational purposes and should not be considered legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax laws and individual circumstances vary. Please consult your attorney, tax professional, financial advisor, or other qualified professional regarding your specific situation.
Turn thoughtful planning into lasting impact.
Explore the giving option that works for you, or contact Hilltop to discuss the information you may need to begin.
