IRA Giving
Start your QCD Gift
Turn your IRA into hope for Veterans, caregivers, and their families.
If you are 70 1/2 or older, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA is a tax-smart way to give. Your gift can support critical programs, resources, and opportunities for Veterans, caregivers, and their families while helping you meet your charitable goals.
Together, we create brighter tomorrows.
Simple
Give directly from your IRA
Tax-Smart
A QCD may count toward your required minimum distribution
Impactful
Provide meaningful support to military caregivers and their families
Your IRA can create a lasting impact.
Your generosity strengthens Veterans, caregivers, and their families.
Please complete the form below. This does not initiate your IRA distribution, but it lets us know to expect your gift so we can properly identify it, apply it as you intend, and thank you.
Send your QCD to:
Legal Name: Hearts of Patriots
Tax ID (EIN): 81-3929182
Address: 101 Denison Ave, Elyria, Ohio 44065
Available Designation:
- Where Needed Most
- Family Support
- Compassionare Response
- Childrens Activities
- Scholarships
Questions?
- 440-477-4704
- denise@heartsofpatriots.org
- heartsofpatriots.org
Please ask your custodian to include your name and address so we can properly thank you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Qualified Charitable Distribution?
A Qualified Charitable Distribution, or QCD, is a gift made directly from your IRA to an eligible nonprofit like Hearts of Patriots. A QCD can be a tax-smart way to support military caregivers and Veteran families while potentially reducing your taxable income.
Who is eligible to make a QCD?
Individuals age 70½ or older can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution from an eligible IRA. The gift must be sent directly from your IRA administrator to Hearts of Patriots to qualify. We recommend speaking with your financial or tax advisor to determine whether a QCD is right for you.
Can a QCD count toward my required minimum distribution?
Yes. If you are required to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), a Qualified Charitable Distribution can generally count toward all or part of that requirement, as long as the gift meets IRS requirements. Keep in mind that the age for making a QCD and the age when RMDs begin are not necessarily the same.
How will Hearts of Patriots know the gift came from me?
IRA administrators do not always include the donor’s name or contact information with a distribution. After requesting your gift, please let Hearts of Patriots know it is on the way so we can properly acknowledge your generosity and thank you for supporting military caregivers and Veteran families.
