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IRA Gifts (Qualified Charitable Distributions)

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By giving through your IRA, you can support the Foundation in a tax-smart way while advancing the causes you care about most.
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If you are age 70 ½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift directly from your traditional or Roth IRA.

If you own a traditional IRA, you may be legally required to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) each year. Because these funds have grown tax-deferred, RMD is typically subject to income tax. However, many supporters choose to donate all or part of their RMD directly to Speed of Light – The Foundation, thus reducing their taxable income while advancing vital radiation oncology research.

This type of gift, known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), allows you to transfer up to $100,000 each year directly to the Foundation. Contact your plan administrator and request a QCD be sent to:

Speed of Light - The ASTRO Foundation


Tax ID: 51-0178702
Attn:
Development Department
P.O. Box 418075
Boston, MA 02241-8075

Please ask that your name be included with the transfer information so we can properly acknowledge your gift.

If you make a QCD, please notify the Foundation of your gift by emailing [email protected] so we can ensure your gift is correctly credited.

If you are still working and contributing to your IRA, please consult a qualified financial advisor to determine how this gift may affect your taxable income.

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