Thank you!
Your Gift Changes Lives
Your support makes Heart-J programs possible, changing lives thorough the power of
memorable experiences.
Your generosity also secures the future of Sylvan Dale Ranch, building a solid foundation to sustain the legacy of this remarkable place.
Use the secure giving tool to the right to make a One-time gift in support of Heart-J Center or choose the Monthly option to sustain Heart-J Center with a monthly donation by credit, debit, Google Pay, or bank transfer.
On the second step of the donation process, you’ll have the chance to make your gift in honor or in memory of a loved one. We deeply appreciate such gifts in tribute. Thank you.
Note that gifts designated for “Adventure Camp Scholarships” qualify for Colorado’s child care tax credit, which is a credit of 50% of the amount of your gift on your Colorado state tax return.
If you prefer to mail a check, please send to Heart-J Center, PO Box 2736, Loveland, CO 80539
Heart-J Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Tax ID#: 46-4993961. Your gift is deductible to the full extent of the law.
Heart-J Legacy Circle
In the summer of 1946, Maurice and Mayme “Tillie” Jessup launched a dream by purchasing 125 acres along the Big Thompson River. Over the years, Maurice and Tillie turned their initial investment in Sylvan Dale — $12,502 — into a legacy of meaningful experiences for tens of thousands of guests from around the world.
Members of the Heart-J Legacy Circle honor Maurice and Tillie's dedication to education and their passion for enriching people's lives by sharing the wonders of Sylvan Dale. Donors who match Maurice and Tillie's investment of $12,502 become members of the Heart-J Legacy Circle. Click here to contact Laura Armstrong for more information.
We give special thanks to the Founding Members of the Heart-J Legacy Circle:
Patricia “Peej” Davis
Judith Aranow and Vicki Feiner/Rita A. Aranow Family Fund
Bruce and Muriel Hach/Hach Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
The Jessup Family
The Armstrong Family
The Lavin Family Foundation
Charlie and Carolyn Bouchard/Bouchard Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
The Kolodziej/Machon Family
John and Amy Hallagan
Harry Devereaux
Earl and Lis Sethre/The Sethre Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
Dr. Bob and Becky Tello
Donna Duffy
Dorothy, Becky, and Carol Johnson
Nanci Garnand
Sylvan Dale Cowgirl Legacy Members: Linda Carlson, Leslie Hall, The Jagiello Family, Karen Krueger, Holly and Ted Heidenreich, Gayle Carey, SilverHawk Russi, Susan Ashworth, and Marge Flemings
Sylvan Dale Dude Guest Legacy Members: John and Sharon Slatery, Nancy Stoops, Ted and Helen Lardner, Paula D'Aguanno, Michele Bonneau, Wendy White and Jim Franson, The Kamen/Wathen Family, and Sandy McBrayer
More Ways to Make a Difference
Gift Your IRA Required Distribution
If you are over 72, you might consider reducing your tax bill by donating a portion of your required minimum distribution to Heart-J Center. Your tax-deductible donation makes it possible to offer fun, informative, and inspiring classes for all ages and lays the foundation for the future of Sylvan Dale Ranch!
Donate Appreciated Stock
Gifts of stock can be made directly to Heart-J Center’s Fidelity Account. It’s an easy way to reduce your tax burden while making a huge difference for Heart-J Center’s participants and the future of Sylvan Dale.
Contact Laura (laura@heartjcenter.org or 970-690-4221) for transfer instructions.
Leave a Legacy
Has Sylvan Dale been an important part of your life or your family’s traditions? Do you hold lifelong learning as a core value? Are you passionate about the things that make the Heart-J Experience unique — wildlife and biodiversity, Western history and heritage, horses, land conservation, outdoor adventure? If you answer yes to any or all of these questions, please contact Laura (laura@heartjcenter.org or 970-690-4221) to learn more about including Heart-J Center in your estate plans.
In loving memory of Patricia "Peej" Davis of Valdosta, Georgia who loved Sylvan Dale. Peej helped get Heart-J Center off the ground with a gift of $100,000 in 2014. Sadly, Peej passed away in 2018. We miss her dearly. Her enthusiasm for the vision for Heart-J Center was infectious. Read on to hear Peej’s own words about why she chose to make a significant investment in Heart-J Center.
"I support the Heart-J Center because I like the idea that long after I’m gone, this place that I helped to get started will be providing amazing experiences for people. What a legacy! I get so much joy out of hearing the stories that result from Heart-J programs. This is the most exciting project I’ve ever been part of.”
