Donate Your IRA RMD Tax Free to Outdoor Life Leadership

Did you know you can support Outdoor Life Leadership tax-free by donating directly from your IRA?

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If you’re 70½ or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)—also known as a direct contribution from an IRA to charity—and it counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and it's one of the easiest and smartest ways to give.

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This gift is not taxed and goes straight to empowering young men with survival, leadership, and career-building skills.​

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A QCD allows you to donate up to $100,000 per year straight from your IRA to a qualified nonprofit without paying income tax on the amount. If you’re 73 or older, it can also count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).

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Why Give Through Your IRA?

• Tax-Free Giving: Your donation won’t be taxed like a regular withdrawal. No income tax on your gift

• Satisfy Your RMD: Your gift can fulfill part or all of your annual RMD.

• Simple Process: Contact your IRA custodian and ask for a direct transfer to Outdoor Life Leadership.

• Make a Bigger Impact: Your full gift goes toward empowering youth— not to taxes.

• No need to itemize deductions

• May reduce your taxable income

• Satisfies your RMD (if age 73+)

How to Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution

1. Contact your IRA administrator, IRA custodian or investment company holding your IRA and ask them to send a Qualified Charitable Distribution to:

       Outdoor Life Leadership
       PO Box 12345, Winston-Salem, NC 27117
       EIN: 33-1389087
       Email: irasupport@outdoorlead.org
       Phone: 336-705-6322

  2. Let us know your gift is coming so we can thank you properly and send a receipt.

  3. Keep your acknowledgment letter for tax reporting purposes.

  4. Your gift must be made by December 31 to court for this tax year.

Am I Eligible to Give This Way?

You must:

• Be age 70½ or older

• Have a traditional IRA (401(k) and other plans must be rolled over to an IRA first)

• Donate directly from the IRA to a QCD-eligible charity, like Outdoor Life Leadership