Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
If you’re age 70½ or older, you can make a gift directly from your IRA to Potter’s House—and the distribution won’t count as taxable income.
For those who are required to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), a QCD is a smart, tax-efficient way to give while also satisfying IRS requirements. In 2025, donors may give up to $108,000 per person from their IRA.
Note: QCDs are not available from 401(k) accounts, but rolling a 401(k) into an IRA may make this option available to you.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
DAFs are often a simpler, more cost-effective alternative to setting up a private family foundation offering immediate tax deductions while giving you time to prayerfully decide how and when to support Potter’s House—now and in the future. Some donors use DAFs for a “bunching” strategy—combining multiple years of charitable giving in one year to maximize tax benefits while still using the standard deduction in others.
We know that many of our friends are prayerfully considering how to continue supporting Potter’s House this year and in the years to come. That’s why we want to make you aware of several easy and tax-effective ways to give—options that allow you to make a meaningful impact without necessarily giving cash out-of-pocket. From Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) to gifts of appreciated assets, Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), Charitable Gift Annuities, legacy gifts, and corporate or matching partner programs—there are many ways you can partner with us to transform lives among the Treasures in Guatemala.
Giving appreciated assets before they are sold can be a powerful and tax-smart way to give.
You may be able to donate a variety of appreciated assets, including:
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If you’re age 70½ or older, you can make a gift directly from your IRA to Potter’s House—and the distribution won’t count as taxable income.
For those who are required to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), a QCD is a smart, tax-efficient way to give while also satisfying IRS requirements. In 2025, donors may give up to $108,000 per person from their IRA.
Note: QCDs are not available from 401(k) accounts, but rolling a 401(k) into an IRA may make this option available to you.
