If you are age 70½ or older and have an IRA, you are already qualified!
How a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) Works
You are at least 70½ years old with IRA funds you no longer need
Make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA
Your QCD goes directly to the ALS Network, supporting a cause you care about
*If you are 73 years old or older, your QCD can count towards your required minimum distribution (RMD)!
Did You Know?
You can support our mission for years to come. Simply name the ALS Network as a beneficiary of your IRA account, and the remaining assets (or a portion of the account that you designate) will be distributed in support of the ALS community.
Sample Beneficiary Designation
Legal name: ALS Network
Address: PO Box 7082, Woodland Hills CA, 91365
Federal Tax ID number: 95-4163338
Discover the Benefits of a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
Reduce Your Taxable Income
When you take funds from your IRA, they count as taxable income. But if you transfer them directly to the ALS Network, you reduce your taxable income while satisfying your RMD.
Fulfill Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
After you turn 73, you must distribute funds from your IRA. If you do not distribute the required minimum, you may be penalized, but a QCD allows a transfer up to $108,000 per individual or $216,000 per couple to satisfy your RMD.
Advance our mission priorities - Care, Research, and Advocacy
When you make a Qualified Charitable Distribution to the ALS Network, you drive change in support of the ALS community. Let’s cure ALS together.
“Nothing we could do would change Ilana’s prognosis, but Ilana knew we could help make the road easier for others living with ALS—especially those with fewer resources. That’s why we created the Chateau Seaview Fund at the ALS Network, to provide direct support to people with ALS and their families. Making a Qualified Charitable Distribution to the fund from my traditional IRA is a meaningful way to honor her memory and to bring comfort and care to others on this path.”
— David Lingren, QCD Donor
Find Out if a Qualified Charitable Distribution is Right For You
| I am 70 1/2 years of age or older. | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| I have a qualified IRA. | Yes | No |
| I want to make a difference today. | Yes | No |
You’re qualified to make this type of gift!
It looks like there are still some requirements that need to be met!
Take Your Next Steps
Step 1
Get started by selecting your IRA custodian and filling out your information below.
This information will be used to pre-fill your distribution form.
STEP 2
Once you have downloaded and completed your form, please mail the form with the letter below to your IRA custodian. We recommend mailing this by December 1 to ensure you receive your tax deduction for this year.
STEP 3
Please let us know about your generous gift!
We’d like to thank you and ensure your donation supports the program you desire.