Year-End Giving Spotlight
Contemplating making a gift to The Basilica by the end of this year? You might wish to do so in a way that also provides you with tax savings. Learn more below about making a gift of stock, donating through a charitable distribution from your IRA, or designating a gift to The Basilica from your Donor Advised Fund.
Make a Gift of Stock
Did you know that donating appreciated assets, like stock, bonds or mutual funds, benefits both you and The Basilica? This might come as a surprise, but by donating stock you don’t have to pay capital gains tax. A capital gain is the difference in the price you paid for your shares and the price they’re valued at now. But by donating it, you avoid both capital gains and state income taxes that you would otherwise need to pay if you sold the stock to donate cash. Additionally, you can claim a charitable deduction for the current fair market value of your stock at the time of donation. Together, these benefits can represent significant tax savings for you!
Your broker can electronically transfer the stock directly to The Basilica of Saint Mary’s account at Charles Schwab. When you make a gift to The Basilica of Saint Mary by transferring stocks into our account, we do not receive any information that identifies you as the donor or identifies whether you want the funds designated to The Basilica Fund or St. Vincent de Paul. To ensure that your gift is designated as you wish and that you receive a proper tax acknowledgement of your gift, please let us know by contacting Char Myhre at 612.317.3498.
How to make a stock gift: Stock Instructions. The Basilica Of Saint Mary
Donate through a Distribution from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
If you are age 70 ½ or older, you can make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your traditional IRA directly to The Basilica which can both further your philanthropic goals and help reduce your tax liability. If you own a traditional IRAs or a 401k or 403b retirement plan, you must begin withdrawing a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) annually from your accounts once you turns 72, or 73 if you turn 72 after December 31, 2022. The higher the balance in your tax-deferred accounts, the higher the RMDs—and potentially your tax bracket.
A QCD to The Basilica could potentially satisfy all or part of your annual RMDs and reduce your tax liability. In 2024, if you are 70½ years old or older, you may use a QCD to donate up to $105,000 to qualified charities directly from your IRA. For a married couple, if both spouses are age 70½ or over when the distributions are made and both have IRAs, each spouse can exclude up to $105,000 for a total of up to $210,000 per year. A QCD can exceed your RMD amount for the year as long as it does not exceed the annual limit. For more information, please contact Sue McGuigan.
Designate a Gift from a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Establishing a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple, tax-smart solution for charitable giving. A DAF is like a charitable investment account for the purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about. You can contribute cash, investments or appreciated assets to your DAF and you are generally eligible to take an immediate tax deduction. Then you can recommend a grant to support The Basilica of Saint Mary and your DAF Administrator will distribute the grant directly according to your wishes. You cannot, however, use funds from your DAF to pay for tickets to fundraising events or pay for items or services purchased at an auction. For more information, please contact Sue McGuigan.
Consult your financial advisor to determine which method of giving is right for you!
Questions? Please Contact:
Sue McGuigan
Development Officer
Sue McGuigan joined The Basilica of Saint Mary parish in 2009 and has been a regular volunteer…
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