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Looking for other tax-efficient ways to support the National Wildlife Refuge Association? Below are some options. If you prefer to give by check, please use the address at the bottom of this webpage. Thank you in advance!
Donor advised funds (DAF)
If you currently have a Donor Advised Fund with Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon, consider designating a gift to the National Wildlife Refuge Association. When you donate through your DAF, you will receive an immediate tax deduction for your entire contribution. DAFs are the most beneficial options if you are considering giving a large sum of money in one year and then spreading it out to your favorite charities.
Please include your name and address so we can acknowledge your generous gift!
Qualified Charitable distributions (QCD)
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a distribution from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) directly to a charity. IRA owners older than 72 years of age are eligible. Because QCDs lower overall income and, they can be a tax-efficient way for donors to make charitable gifts! Gifts from your IRA go to a charitable organization without going to your first which will lower your adjusted growth income and then reducing your income taxes. You can donate up to $100,000 in IRA funds annually or $200,000 for married couples.
The easiest way to make a QCD is for you to submit a request to your account custodian (ex. Fidelity, Vanguard, Charles Schwab, etc.) to send money directly to your designated nonprofit. Please tell your custodian to include your name in the donation so we can properly acknowledge your gift!
Stock gifts
Thank you for considering a gift of stock! Transferring your stock is one of the most tax-savvy ways to contribute to the National Wildlife Refuge Association. If you transfer stocks directly to a certified nonprofit, you won’t be responsible for capital gains taxes, and you can deduct the full amount of your stock as a charitable donation!
Questions?
Please contact Courtney Phelan, CFRE at (202) 577-3200 or by email at cphelan@refugeassociation.org. We are more than happy to help you!