IRA Charitable Rollover

This is a tax-smart way to make an impact for the cats using your traditional or Roth IRA. The IRA charitable rollover (also called the Qualified Charitable Distribution, or QCD) is a great way to make a tax-free gift to FCCO and satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). If you are not required to take an RMD but no longer itemize your deductions, then a QCD may be right for you as well.

How Do I Qualify?

The IRA charitable rollover (QCD) offers multiple benefits for making gifts from your traditional or Roth IRA.

  • You must be 70 ½ years or older at the time of the gift.

  • Gifts must go directly from your IRA to FCCO.

  • Gifts must come from a traditional IRA or Roth IRA account.

  • Gifts cannot exceed $100,000 per donor per year.

Benefits of an IRA Charitable Rollover Gift

  • If you don’t itemize deductions and are not yet required to take your RMD, a QCD offers all of the benefits of an itemized income tax charitable deduction

  • If you are age 72 or older and must take your RMD, a QCD can satisfy your RMD without increasing your income taxes.

  • You may direct your gift to a program or area of your choice.

  • It is a wonderful way to create an immediate difference for the cats!

How can I make an IRA Charitable Rollover?

Contact your IRA administrator for their QCD distribution form and information on the procedure to make such a gift. Thank you!