Planned Giving
WAYS TO PLAN YOUR GIVING
GIVE FROM YOUR IRA
Starting at age 70 ½, donors can transfer funds directly from their IRA provider to a qualified charity. This is called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), and counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for the year. If you are age 73 or older and need to take RMDs, your QCD counts toward your annual IRS requirement.
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With a QCD, the distribution is not considered income to you, reducing the risk of your distribution pushing you into a higher tax bracket. Check with your IRA provider to see if your IRA type is eligible.
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Hope for the Cities is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity and is eligible to receive QCDs. To give a QCD from an IRA, have your IRA provider send the gift to:
Hope for the Cities
P.O. Box 790
Wylie, TX 75098
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972.442.2962
Tax ID Number 88-3749803
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LEGACY GIFT PLANNING
AS A BENEFICIARY OF YOUR IRA
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Naming Hope for the Cities as a death beneficiary on any IRA avoids taxes. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity your IRA delivers a 100% tax-free gift.
IN YOUR WILL
You can designate an amount of funds, a percentage of an account, or property to Hope for the Cities as a legacy gift to support our mission.
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Click the button below for sample bequest language. The language in the document is for educational or illustration purposes only. Always consult your attorney or estate planning professional to ensure your estate documents reflect your wishes and comply with applicable law.
We encourage donors to inform Hope for the Cities if they have included the organization in their estate plans. While there is no obligation to do so, it allows us to express our gratitude, answer any questions, and ensure we have accurate information about your intended gift.
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