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Explore additional resources to help you with your tax planning and making a gift in support of our CMC mission. Your designation will determine use of your gift for operations or endowment with the CMC Foundation. Undesignated gifts will be used in the area of greatest need. Contact us for more information about ways you can support our organization or let us know if you have given to us in the past.

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IRA Rollover: A Gift with Substantial Benefits

Mark was a retired attorney with a significant IRA and substantial income from investments. He had made IRA rollover gifts to his favorite nonprofit organization several times in recent years.

Because Mark was over age 70½, he could give away up to $111,000 directly from his IRA to his favorite nonprofit this year. Mark's gift would qualify for his required minimum distribution amount, reducing his income and taxes.

  • Mark: "Making an IRA rollover gift was an obvious solution to my tax situation. Also, I wanted to help the same nonprofit again this year."

Mark gave the maximum amount, $111,000, for an IRA rollover gift this year. Because of Mark's income level, he enjoyed added tax benefits.

  • Mark: "I hope I can reduce my income every year and help my favorite nonprofit with an IRA rollover gift!"

What is an IRA rollover gift?

If you are 70½ or older, an IRA Charitable Rollover is a way to make a gift to support the cause of Colorado Mountain Club from your IRA.

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Is an IRA rollover gift right for you?

Have you calculated what your IRA required minimum distribution will be this year and how it will affect your taxes? If you have questions about how you can benefit from an IRA rollover, please feel free to contact us.

Please note: The information above is representative of a typical donor and may or may not be an actual donor to our organization.