How to Use the Charity Look Up Tool
- Go to Tax.Colorado.gov/CO-nonprofit-number
- Enter the full or part of the charity's name in the Search Box. It is not case sensitive.
- Enter the Tax Year you are filing for.
- If you cannot find the charity you are looking for, the Advanced Search may help. Click Advanced Search under the "Search" button. Enter specified information to narrow down the search results.
- Once you find the charity you wish to donate to, enter their 11-digit Registration Number on the Voluntary Contributions Schedule (DR 0104CH). If using a printed form, enter the 11-digit Registration Number and the charity's name as it appears in the Charity Lookup Tool on the form.
Tips for Searching the Registration ID
- Do not leave a space at the beginning of any entry in the fields. Your search may not produce any results.
- Search results are listed up to 10 registration IDs for on each page.
- Using the page numbers at the bottom of the page, navigate to a different page.
- Download Records button located at the top of the screen on the right side is able to export your search criteria results.
- In Advanced Search, Name, Activity, City, County, State and Zip code can be searched alone or together in any combination.