About Qualified Charitable Distributions
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a tax-efficient way for individuals who are age 70 ½ or older to make gifts directly from their Individual Retirement Account (IRA).
QCDs can count towards satisfying an individual’s Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for the year, which is the minimum amount that an individual must withdraw from their IRA each year once they reach age 73.
Benefits
- Reduce taxable income
- Counts towards your Required Minimum Distribution for the year
- Make an immediate impact on our mission
How it works
- Instruct your IRA custodian to distribute funds directly to one or more eligible charities.
- Enjoy the benefit of a tax-free distribution from your IRA, contributing towards your required minimum distribution for the year.
- Potentially reduce tax liability by excluding the distribution amount from taxable income.
You will not receive a charitable income tax deduction for a Qualified Charitable Distribution.
More ways to donate using your retirement accounts
Gift assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — by designating us beneficiaries of those assets.
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 | Name: Paul Knecht Executive Director Phone: 605-274-5030 Email: pknecht@sdsynod.org |
Paul Knecht brings more than 30 years of nonprofit leadership experience to his new role as the Executive Director of Lutheran Planned Generosity of South Dakota. He most recently served as Executive Director of the South Dakota Dental Association and Dental Foundation, leading both organizations since 1998.
A South Dakota native, and graduate of SDSU, Paul is a member of Lutheran Memorial Church in Pierre, where he has served in a variety of leadership roles. He and his wife, Kim, have been married for 35 years and have two adult children and two grandchildren. They make their home in Pierre, South Dakota.
Outside of his professional and community involvement, Paul enjoys spending time in the great outdoors, with a particular passion for upland game hunting and fly fishing.
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More ways to make an impact
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will (for free!).
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Gifts that pay you back
Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.