Ways to Give

IRA – Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs)

IRA owners age 70½ or over has the option to transfer up to $100,000 to charity tax-free each year. QCDs offer eligible older Americans a great way to easily give to charity before the end of the year. Moreover, for those who are at least 72, QCDs count toward the IRA owner’s required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year.

Why consider this gift?

• Your gift will be put to immediate use, allowing you to see the difference it is making in our community.
• Beginning in the year you turn 72, you can use your gift to satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD).
• You pay no income taxes on the gift. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you benefit even if you do not itemize your deductions. (Important tip: to avoid paying income taxes on this distribution, you must have the plan administrator pay the charitable organization directly. DO NOT take the distribution and gift the charity yourself.)
• Since the gift doesn’t count as income, it can reduce your annual income level. This may help lower your Medicare premiums and decrease the amount of Social Security that is subject to tax.

For more information about QCDs, visit the IRS website:

Tip: It’s important that you let us know of your gift because most retirement plan administrators do not provide us with the name of the person doing the gifting.

Gifts by Bequest

You can include Eckerd Connects in your will or living trust by…

• Naming Eckerd Connects as a beneficiary in your will or trust, designating the specific gift of your choice (for example, cash, real estate, personal property, or securities).
• Giving a fraction or percentage of your estate.
• Leaving a residual gift that is made after all other debts, expenses, and other bequests are made.

With this gift, you maintain complete control of your assets during your lifetime, and can save on income, capital gains, and estate taxes.

Suggested Bequest Language
To leave your gift to Eckerd Connects, please use the following language:

“After taking care of all expenses, debts and other specific provisions, I give, devise and bequeath ___ percent of the rest and residue [or $___ if a specific amount] to Eckerd Connects, a non-profit corporation headquartered in Florida, Tax ID #59-2551416, currently with administrative offices at 100 Starcrest Drive, Clearwater, FL 33765.

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