Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas (DSNWK) has been awarded $162,000 through the Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits through the Kansas Department of Commerce at the 50% rate. The tax credits are available to donors on a first come, first served basis and are expected to go quickly.
Tax credits are an incentive for donors to give to charity and non profit organizations. Any tax credit issued by DSNWK that exceeds the state tax liability of the donor is refunded to the taxpayer. “The donor can use the tax credit against their unpaid Kansas state taxes, or receive the credit back as a refund,” said Jerry Michaud, president/CEO of DSNWK.
Businesses and individuals subject to Kansas income tax are eligible to receive a tax credit through this program. Donors giving at least $250 to DSNWK may qualify for a 50% tax credit. For example, a donor making a $1,000 gift receives a $500 tax credit when they file their state taxes, making the net cost to the donor only $500.
“We are very thankful and excited to once again have the opportunity to offer these tax credits for donors,” said Michaud. “These donations will be used for essential improvements and upgrades to accessibility, safety, security, and capacity needs in DSNWK locations. These improvements not only provide a better quality of life for those we serve, but also ensure our service settings are efficient and sustainable.”
DSNWK’s goal is to improve the accessibility, safety, security, and capacity needs through upgrades to developmental centers and group homes, which serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the 18 northwest Kansas counties.
The CSP Tax Credits provide an opportunity for non-profit organizations and public healthcare entities to improve their ability to undertake major capital campaigns involving community service, non-governmental crime prevention, youth apprenticeship and technical training, and healthcare services. Awarded nonprofits were chosen through a competitive application process. This year approximately $4.1 million in funding was awarded to 30 organizations across the state.
If you or your business are interested in donating to DSNWK and to receive tax credits, please reach out to the DSNWK Major Gift and Planned Giving Officer at 785-625-5678.
DSNWK is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from the counties of Cheyenne, Decatur, Ellis, Gove, Graham, Logan, Norton, Osborne, Phillips, Rawlins, Rooks, Russell, Sheridan, Sherman, Smith, Thomas, Trego and Wallace.