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IRA Charitable Gifts

Make a Tax-Smart Gift to Protect Animals

A charitable donation from your IRA can help animals when they need us most. If you are age 70½ or older, you may be able to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to American Humane Society — potentially reducing your tax burden while supporting our mission to rescue, care for and protect animals.

What Is a Qualified Charitable Distribution?

Starting at age 70½, a QCD is a direct transfer of funds from your IRA provider to a qualified charity, such as American Humane Society.

Qualified Charitable Distributions:

  • Can count toward satisfying your required minimum distributions (RMDs) for the year, if certain rules are met
  • Are excluded from your taxable income
  • May reduce your overall tax liability

In short, a gift from your IRA can be a beneficial way to reduce your tax bill while supporting American Humane Society’s life-changing programs.

Who Is Eligible to Make an IRA Charitable Gift?

You may qualify to make a QCD if:

  • You are 70½ years of age or older
  • You donate up to $108,000 per year individually, or up to $216,000 per couple per year
  • Your gift comes from an eligible IRA, including:
    • Traditional IRAs
    • Rollover IRAs
    • Inherited IRAs
    • Other qualifying IRA accounts

Important Rules to Know

To qualify as a QCD:

  • Your gift must be transferred directly from your IRA account to American Humane
  • Society or another qualified charity
  • Your gift does not create taxable income for you
  • You do not receive a charitable tax deduction for the gift
  • Many states also allow tax-free treatment under their income tax laws

Because rules may vary based on your situation, consult your financial advisor or tax professional before making a Qualified Charitable Distribution.

How to Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution

To complete your IRA charitable gift before year-end:

  1. Contact your IRA administrator or plan custodian
  2. Request a direct transfer to American Humane Society
  3. Let us know your QCD gift is on its way so we can ensure proper acknowledgment and credit

You may contact American Humane Society toll-free at 1-866-242-1877 or email [email protected].

Why Give Through Your IRA?

Your IRA charitable gift helps American Humane Society:

  • Rescue animals in crisis
  • Support veterans and retired first responders through service dog programs
  • Advance humane standards through science-based certification
  • Protect animals around the world

Be a voice for the voiceless. Together, we can make a life-changing impact for animals in need.

Tax Information

American Humane is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization based in Washington, DC.

Federal Tax ID: 84-0432950