DON’T NEED YOUR IRA RETIREMENT SAVINGS AS MUCH AS YOU ONCE THOUGHT?
Learn more about how a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) can benefit you.
If you are 70½ or older and have an IRA,
you are already qualified!
How a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) Works
You are at least 70½ years old with IRA funds you no longer need
Make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA
*If you are age 73 or older, your QCD can count towards your required minimum distribution (RMD)!
Your QCD goes directly to charity, supporting a cause you care about
Did You Know?
You also can support our mission for years to come. Simply name Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as a beneficiary of your IRA account, and the remaining assets (or a portion) of the account will be distributed to provide opportunities for deserving students.
Info for Beneficiary Designation
Legal name: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Address: 110 8th St., Troy, NY 12180-3590
Federal Tax ID number: 14-1340095
Discover the Benefits of a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
Reduce your taxable income
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When you take funds from your IRA, they count as taxable income. But if you transfer them directly to charity, you reduce your taxable income while satisfying your RMD.
Fullfill your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
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After you turn 73, you must distribute funds from your IRA. If you do not distribute the required minimum, you may be penalized, but a QCD allows a transfer up to $105,000 per individual or $210,000 per couple to satisfy your RMD.
Make an impact for students now
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When you transfer IRA funds to Rensselaer, you make a global impact for future generations.
“I didn’t realize how much I could help others and benefit from using my IRA until now.”
Find Out if a Qualified Charitable Distribution is Right For You
| I was born before . | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| I have a qualified IRA. | Yes | No |
| I want to help Rensselaer students achieve greatness. | Yes | No |