If you have an IRA and are 70 1/2 or older, you can donate tax-free from your IRA to Conserving Carolina. This may also help you meet your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), thus lowering your taxable income.
Benefits of an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution:
- If you are age 70 and ½ and older, you can transfer up to $100,000 annually from an IRA directly to a qualified charity.
- You can satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year.
- You can reduce your taxable income, even if you do not itemize deductions.
- You pay no taxes on the transfer.
- Your gift to Conserving Carolina will make a meaningful impact upon the conservation and land protection in western NC
To take advantage of the IRA charitable distribution, your gift must be sent directly from your IRA manager to Conserving Carolina at 847 Case Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792.
Conserving Carolina’s Tax ID
You may need to know our tax ID in order to make your generous gift. Our federal tax ID number is 56-6449365.