Article: 50691
What is DR 0104CH?
DR 0104CH, the Voluntary Contributions Schedule, is a Colorado Department of Revenue form that allows filers to donate all or part of their state income tax refund to a curated list of Colorado-based nonprofit organizations and causes. Often referred to as “Checkoff Colorado,” this form provides a simple, meaningful way to support local charities directly through the tax filing process.
Who Should File This Form?
Any Colorado individual who is filing DR 0104 (state income tax return) and wants to make a voluntary charitable contribution using their refund. Filing DR 0104CH is optional—but recommended for donors.
How to Complete & Submit DR 0104CH
To include the DR 0104CH on your Colorado return, you will need to add the screen CO – Use Tax and Voluntary Contributions:
- Go to the State Taxes section.
- Click I’d like to see the forms I’ve filled out or search for a form.
- Choose Colorado from the dropdown.
- Under the General tab, select Use Tax and Voluntary Contributions.
- Complete the form as it applies to your situation.
- Click Save to finalize.
List of Charitable Funds
The CO – Use Tax and Voluntary Contributions screen provides 16 contribution options, including:
- Nongame & Endangered Wildlife Cash Fund
- Domestic Abuse Program Fund
- Homeless Prevention Fund
- Military Veterans Cemetery Fund
- Pet Overpopulation Fund
- Military Family Relief Fund
- American Red Cross Colorado Disaster Response Fund
- Habitat for Humanity of Colorado Fund
- Special Olympics Colorado Fund
- Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund
- Alzheimer’s Association Fund
- Colorado Cancer Fund
- Make‑A‑Wish Colorado Fund
- Unwanted Horse Fund
- Feeding Colorado Fund
- Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit Fund (Include Secretary of State Registration number and Name)
Helpful Tips
- One-time checkoff: Use this form each tax year to donate anew.
- Supports awareness: Many funds are highlighted in the front/back of Form DR 0104 for voter education.
- Aggregate data reported: The state publishes contribution totals by fund (e.g., through March 2022).
- Every dollar counts: Even small donations (like $1–$5) add up significantly when pooled across taxpayers.
Need More Information?
- Download DR 0104CH directly from the Colorado Department of Revenue website (search for “Voluntary Contributions Schedule”).
- See Contribution Totals: Look up the “Voluntary Contributions Summary” report.
- Contact DOR or explore the front/back of the DR 0104 booklet to learn more about each fund.