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Make a Pledge
Want to support the Partnership’s work, but not ready to donate today? Submit your pledge details and we will invoice you when the time is right.
Sponsor an Event
The Partnership hosts many our your favorite community events, including Alive @ Five, First Saturday, Frosty Friday and more! If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, contact leeann@downtownfrederick.org.
Community Investment Tax Credits
The Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) offers State tax credits to Maryland businesses and individuals who contribute to nonprofit organizations that are working to address critical needs in the State’s communities.
How does the program work?
Credits are available on a first come basis. Contact the Partnership (leeann@downtownfrederick.org) before making your donation in order to verify availability of credits.
- Nonprofit organizations apply for tax credit allocations competitively awarded by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
- Individuals and businesses who donate to qualifying nonprofits may be eligible to receive tax credits equal to 50% of the value of their donation. These tax credits may be claimed in addition to State and Federal deductions for charitable contributions.
- Credits must be used against taxes owed for the year in which the contribution is made. They may not be used retroactively for taxes from a prior year.
Who is eligible?
Any individual or entity that conducts a trade or business in the State of Maryland is eligible.
- Investment minimum is $500 (state requirement)
- If previously invested in the Partnership, gift must be doubled from the previous year (returning CITC investors are excluded from this requirement)
- Paperwork must be completed in advance of your investment – download the required Donor Acknowledgement waiver here and submit to the Partnership