10th Mountain offers special recognition for leadership gifts larger than $5,000. Leadership gifts further 10th Mountain’s mission by addressing specific and substantial needs as directed by the donor. Interested individuals are urged to contact 10th Mountain by email at donate@huts.org or by calling Ben Dodge, Executive Director at 970-925-4554.
Matching Gifts – Many employers generously match or multiply the gifts of employees, spouses, or retirees. Please request a matching gift form from your personnel office, fill it out, and send it to 10th Mountain. It’s an easy way to bring your gift to the next level!
Individual Gifts – 10th Mountain accepts donations for special needs at the huts, maintenance facilities, and surrounding landscapes. Examples include scheduled capital repairs, forest management projects, restoration of disturbed areas, and improvements to access roads and trails. Gifts may include cash, stock, real property, and in-kind gifts. It is the policy of 10th Mountain to sell all stock gifts upon receipt.
Endowment Fund – Gifts to the 10th Mountain Division Endowment Fund are invested for the long term benefit of the organization, while providing support for capital expenses and keeping the huts in good shape and affordable. Donors may establish a named endowment beginning with an investment of $100,000.
Naming a Hut – The opportunity to name a hut is a rare but extraordinary opportunity to honor an individual or family. Construction of a new hut in Colorado’s remote backcountry is expensive, given the remote and extreme conditions. The cost to construct a hut is expected to be approximately $1 million including soft and hard costs and suitable endowment.
Capital Improvements Donor – In addition to the huts, 10th Mountain periodically raises funds for special capital needs, e.g. improvements to the Aspen headquarters, employee housing, or Leadville base of operations. Naming opportunities are available for these projects.
Legal Name | Tenth Mountain Division Hut Association, Inc.
FIN | 74-2252484
Address | 1280 Ute Avenue, Suite 21, Aspen, Colorado 81611
Planned Gifts
Planned Gifts can allow you to make a larger contribution to the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association. Planned giving can be very appealing to the donor and 10th Mountain because informed donors can use estate and tax planning to maximize the value and impact of a gift while minimizing the consequence on an estate. Interested individuals are urged to contact 10th Mountain by email at donate@huts.org or by calling Ben Dodge, Executive Director at 970-925-4554.
Bequest – Will or Living Trust | Gifts such as cash, appreciated securities/stock, real estate, or personal property may be exempt from capital gains tax and estate tax. Note that it is the policy of 10th Mountain to sell all stock gifts upon receipt.
Beneficiary Designation (for a life insurance policy or individual retirement account, for example) | These gifts are exempt from estate tax.
Charitable Gift Annuities, Charitable Remainder Trusts, & Charitable Land Trusts | These gifts may be attractive to donors interested in receiving some income and other financial benefits in exchange for the donation.
Arranging Planned Gifts can be quite simple or complex, depending on the situation. If you are interested in this type of gift, please contact Ben Dodge, Executive Director at (970) 925-4554 or ben@huts.org. We also encourage you to visit with your financial or legal advisor.
If you choose to include 10th Mountain in your plans, please use our legal name and Federal Identification Number:
Legal Name | Tenth Mountain Division Hut Association, Inc.
FIN | 74-2252484
Address | 1280 Ute Avenue, Suite 21, Aspen, Colorado 81611