A Qualified Charitable Distribution
(QCD) is a Tax-Wise Way to Give
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to GlobalGiving can help you meet your required minimum distribution while fueling life-changing work in communities worldwide.
A QCD (also known as an IRA Charitable Rollover) allows individuals 70½ or older to make a direct gift from their IRA to a qualified charity like GlobalGiving. These gifts may be excluded from your taxable income, helping you lower your tax bill while amplifying your impact.
You must be 70½ or older
You must have an IRA or qualified retirement plan
A QCD can count toward your required minimum distribution and may be excluded from your taxable income whether you itemize or take the standard deduction.
FreeWill Tool
We’ve made it easy to get started. Our partnership with Freewill allows you to set up your QCD quickly and at no cost.
Do It Yourself
You can also instruct your IRA custodian or financial advisor to make your gift directly to GlobalGiving on your behalf. Be sure to include your name, contact information, and gift designation details.
You have three designation options :
Include the name of the organization and/or project ID number of your preferred GlobalGiving partner in your notes
Direct your donation to GlobalGiving to support its nonprofit programs and operations
Indicate your donation is intended to be put to be used “where it’s needed most”
Please note that if no designation is provided, the donation will be directed to a general GlobalGiving fund.
Below you’ll find additional information you or your advisor may need to make a QCD to GlobalGiving:
United States
GlobalGiving Foundation
1 Thomas Circle NW
Suite 800
Washington DC, 20005
federal tax identification number: 30-0108263
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Yes! GlobalGiving makes it easy and safe to support nonprofits all over the world. Since 2002, the GlobalGiving community has raised nearly $1 billion for local, charitable causes in 175+ countries. Every nonprofit on GlobalGiving.org has been rigorously vetted and has committed to providing donors regular updates about how donations are put to work.
Yes, your donations through GlobalGiving may be tax deductible. In the US, GlobalGiving is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, and our EIN for tax purposes is 30‑0108263. GlobalGiving is also a registered charity in England and Wales, Charity Number 1122823. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation will allow us to claim Gift Aid on your donation equating to an additional £0.25 on for every £1 donated.
If you are based in Europe, you are also able to make an online donation to GlobalGiving UK through the Transnational Giving Europe platform. This mechanism allows donors to claim tax efficient benefits in-country when making the cross border donation. If you are a donor based in France or Germany and wish to make an off-line donation to GlobalGiving UK, you can also make your donation through Transnational Giving Europe and claim in-country tax benefits.
Yes, benefits to US taxpayers vary.
In addition to tax-deductible donations made by check, online at GlobalGiving.org, or wire transfer, you might be interested in benefits associated with gifts of stock and qualified charitable contributions. With gifts of stock, US taxpayers may be able to receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock and avoid capital gains tax. Learn more about gifts of stock.
If you are 70 1⁄2 or older, US taxpayers might be interested in qualified charitable distributions. You can make gifts up to $100,000 each year directly from your IRA and, in many cases, avoid paying income tax on that distribution. Plus, qualified charitable distributions can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution. Learn more about qualified charitable contributions.
We are so happy to hear that you’re interested in donating! GlobalGiving strives to make this process simple for our donors. Donations may be made by check, online at GlobalGiving.org, wire transfer, and more. Learn how to give today.
One way you can make an immediate impact is through unrestricted, flexible donations. Such donations allow nonprofits to use funds where they are most needed and keep community leaders in the driver’s seat of change. This form of funding also equips charitable organizations to adapt to rapid change, seize opportunities, and innovate so they remain agile, relevant, and sustainable. Learn more about accelerating impact with an unrestricted, flexible donation.
Please note: Our guidance and Frequently Asked Questions are for informational purposes only and should not be relied on for tax, legal, or accounting advice. Always turn to your own expert advisors before making financial decisions.
