PSS's mission is to strengthen the capacity of older New Yorkers,

their families, and communities to thrive!

Toll-Free Caregiver Hotline: (866) 665-1713
PSS's mission is to strengthen the capacity of older New Yorkers,

their families, and communities to thrive!

Toll-Free Caregiver Hotline: (866) 665-1713

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from Your IRA

Make a Tax-Free Gift from Your IRA Through a QCD (Qualified Charitable Distribution)

If you’re 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA to Presbyterian Senior Services (PSS) through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). It’s an easy way to support our mission while reducing your taxable income!

Benefits of a QCD:

  • Avoid income taxes on transfers of up to $105,000 from your IRA.
  • Satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if you are 73 or older.
  • Support PSS’s vital services for older adults and caregivers, while maximizing your tax savings.
  • No need to itemize deductions to benefit.

How to Make a QCD Donation to PSS:

  1. Contact your IRA administrator, by email or postal letter, and request a direct transfer from your account to PSS.
  2. Provide them with our legal name, address, and Tax ID:
    Presbyterian Senior Services (PSS)
    2095 Broadway, Suite 409
    New York, NY 10023
    Tax ID: 13-2952276
  3. You can use this sample letter / email text to instruct your IRA administrator to make the QCD. Click here to download a PDF version OR click here to download a Word Document version.

Things to Know About QCDs:

As of 2024, the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) rules have some important features and updates. Here are the key points:

  1. Age Requirement: You must be at least 70½ years old to make a QCD.
  2. Annual Limit: The maximum annual amount you can donate through QCDs is $105,000 per individual. This is an increase from previous years due to inflation adjustments.
  3. Eligible Accounts: QCDs can be made from traditional IRAs, inherited IRAs, SEP IRAs, and SIMPLE IRAs (if they’re not receiving ongoing contributions).
  4. Direct Transfer: The funds must be transferred directly from your IRA to the qualified charity. You cannot receive the money first and then donate it.
  5. Qualified Charities: The donation must be made to a qualified 501(c)(3) organization. Private foundations and donor-advised funds are generally not eligible.
  6. Counting Towards RMDs: QCDs can satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year.
  7. No Double-Dipping: You cannot claim a charitable deduction for a QCD on your tax return, as the distribution is already tax-free.
  8. Reporting: While QCDs are reported on your tax return, they are not included in your adjusted gross income.
  9. Deadline: QCDs must be completed by December 31 of the tax year to count for that year.
    Always consult with a tax professional or financial advisor for personalized advice, as individual situations may vary, and rules can change.

Questions?

For more information or assistance with making a QCD, contact PSS Development at 212-874-6633 or email giving@pssusa.org.