Left Hand Valley Courier now recognized as 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Nine months came and went. The Left Hand Valley Courier became a non-profit corporation in late 2023, and filed an application with the IRS to be recognized as a Section 501(c)(3) charitable education organization, on January 31, 2024, and waited.

Finally, after months of waiting, on Oct. 29, 2024 the IRS approval letter, dated Oct. 11, 2024, arrived, granting the Left Hand Valley Courier the ability to seek tax deductible donations and grants from organizations devoted to preserving local journalism.

The IRS determination letter allows the Courier to not only survive, but to thrive.

What does that mean?

•The Courier can now accept donations which are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

•The Courier can apply for grants from foundations and other charities dedicated to preserving local journalism.

•The Courier can not only survive as the only source of local news in Niwot and Gunbarrel, but flourish.

•The Courier can consider going back to a print edition every week, with higher quality newsprint.

•The Courier can expand paid internship opportunities for high school and college students.

•The Courier can pay reporters fair compensation, which has not increased since 1997.

•The Courier can add features that otherwise would not be possible.

What can you do to preserve local journalism in your community?

•Advertise in the Courier.

•Subscribe to the Courier online.

•Volunteer to write grant applications for the Courier.

•Donate to the Courier, and claim a tax deduction.

The Courier is now a registered charity with the Colorado Secretary of State, and is registered to participate in Colorado Gives Day on December 10.

• Donations can be mailed to Left Hand Valley Courier, P.O. Box 652, Niwot, CO 80544

• Checks can be dropped off at the offices of Warren, Carlson & Moore, LLP, Attorneys, in Cottonwood Square in Niwot weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Watch for a QR Code in future editions.

• Watch for an online “Donate” button at www.lhvc.com

As always, thank you for your continuing support.