Retirement Account Donations (QCD) - Pike Place Market Foundation

Are you 70.5 or older and have a traditional IRA?

You can help nurture a thriving Market community by making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to the Pike Place Market Foundation. And, depending on your age*, your donation can help to fulfill your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and reduce your overall tax liability.

Many supporters like you choose to make these gifts because of how easy we’ve made the process. In a few minutes, you can receive significant tax savings and make a big impact on our Market community. Without you, there is no us.

* If you turned 70.5 before or 72 after January 1, 2020, then you must make a Required Minimum Distribution from your retirement accounts.

Have questions? Email nicks@pikeplacemarketfoundation.org.

Can I claim an income tax deduction for my QCD donation?

No. However, donating from your IRA to charity reduces your taxable income, which may provide you with greater income tax savings.

Is there a QCD option for my 401(k) or 403(b) account?

No. The QCD option and its possible tax benefits are only available from your traditional tax-deferred IRA. You can rollover assets from your 401(k) account into a traditional IRA and then donate from your IRA to charity. Or you can name a donor-advised fund (DAF) or public charity as a pay-on-death beneficiary as part of your estate planning.

How much can I donate to charity from my IRA?

You may roll over up to $100,000 per year to a qualified charity.

What is the Pike Place Market Foundation’s federal tax-id number?

Our tax-id number is 91-1197625.

Do donor-advised funds (DAF) qualify as a QCD gift?

No. However, you can name a charity or a donor-advised fund as a beneficiary of your IRA upon death.