IRA Distributions

If you are 70½ or older, you may be able to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to Freshwaters Illustrated. A QCD allows you to support FI’s work while potentially reducing the taxable income from your IRA distribution.

Benefits: A QCD can support FI’s freshwater conservation work while potentially reducing taxable income and counting toward your required minimum distribution (RMD), subject to IRS rules and annual limits.

How to Make a Gift: Contact your IRA administrator to request a direct charitable distribution to Freshwaters Illustrated, then notify FI when the gift is initiated so we can properly acknowledge your contribution.