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Donor Awareness Council Funding
The Donor Awareness Council is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, funded by voluntary contributions from the public, coalition member dues, sponsorships and individual and corporate contributions. Revenues are derived mainly from the Emily Maureen Keyes Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Fund: voluntary public contributions made when renewing or obtaining a Colorado Driver License or ID Card.
You can also make a tax-deductible contribution to the Donor Awareness Council online or print off our donation form and send your check or credit card information to: Donor Awareness Council, 600 S. Cherry Street, Suite 1110, Denver, CO 80246. Please notify us if your gift is made in memory or tribute of another. In addition, please provide the name and address of the person(s) you would like us to notify of your gift.
Frequently asked questions about the Colorado Donation Awareness Council Fund:
Q. How are the Donation Awareness Fund monies accrued?
A. Contributions to the fund are collected by the Department of Revenue and deposited in a designated State Treasury account. The state maintains the account and upon request releases funds to the Donor Awareness Council (DAC) to cover the cost of donor awareness programs. Funds not spent during the year are carried over to the following year. The DAC operates on a fiscal-year calendar, beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
Q. How are the Donation Awareness Fund monies utilized?
A. State statute requires that the funds "provide for activities to promote organ and tissue donation through the creation and dissemination of educational information". This information can be disseminated by electronic media (advertising) and other means. The fund cannot be used to encourage fetal tissue donation.
Q. Who is Donor Awareness Council accountable to for management of the Fund?
A. DAC is accountable to the Colorado Advisory Council for Organ & Tissue Donation (Advisory Council), which is required by HB 96-1138, the same legislation that created the Fund. The Advisory Council members include citizens, representatives from transplant related organizations and a representative from the Department of Revenue. Meetings are held quarterly to review programs and administration of the Fund and the Advisory Council, along with the DAC Board, approves the annual budget. The DAC Board of Directors has adopted Standards of Accountability, which guides the day-to-day financial operations of the organization.
Q. Can the Fund be used to pay for transplants or transplant related expenses?
A. No. The fund is only to be used to provide for activities to promote organ and tissue donation.
Q. Are the DAC finances audited?
A. Yes. DAC's financial records are audited annually by an independent accounting firm and conform to generally-accepted accounting principles.
Q. How long has DAC been a non-profit organization?
A. Since 1989 DAC has maintained its 501(c)(3) status. Contributions to the Donor Awareness Council are tax deductible as provided by section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Q. What is DAC's legal name?
"Transplant Council of the Rockies" is our legal name but we do business as "Donor Awareness Council" because it better defines our purpose. Either or both names may appear on official documents.
Q. How do I know if the DAC is in good-standing as a charitable organization?
A. DAC is registered with the Colorado Secretary of State in compliance with the Charitable Solicitations Act. The Donor Awareness Council's 990 tax form is on file, accessible to the public via www.sos.state.co.us and is also available on Guidestar at www.guidestar.org. To search, type in "Transplant Council of the Rockies" before searching for "Donor Awareness Council."
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