Gift from Your IRA
(Qualified Charitable Distribution)

If you’re 70 ½ or older, you can make a tax-free transfer from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to Meals on Wheels America. For many retirees, this can be the most tax-effective way to help provide nourishment, care and connection to vulnerable seniors.With a gift from your IRA, you…

• Avoid paying taxes you might otherwise owe on the distribution.
• Do not have to itemize your return to secure tax savings.
• Can make an immediate difference for older Americans.

You (and your partner or spouse, if they have an IRA) can give up to $111,000 this year through your IRA. The amount you transfer to Meals on Wheels America also counts toward your required minimum distribution (RMD), if applicable.

Make your IRA gift now using this information: 

Name: Meals on Wheels America
Address: 1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 1004, Arlington, VA 22202
Tax ID: 23-7447812

Gift of Stock

Do you have stock certificates that you or a family member purchased long ago, or a brokerage account that has grown in value?

When making a donation to Meals on Wheels America, consider giving appreciated stock or other securities to receive greater tax benefits. When you donate stock that has increased in value and that you’ve held for more than one year, you could:

• Make a charitable deduction based on the fair market value of eligible securities.
• Avoid capital gains taxes you might otherwise owe.
• Make a larger charitable impact with appreciated assets.

Donor-Advised
Fund Grant

If you’ve established a donor-advised fund (DAF), recommending a grant to Meals on Wheels America can be a simple and tax-efficient way to support older adults.

• You can establish a DAF with a sponsoring organization.
• You’re contribution to your DAF receives a charitable deduction.
• You can recommend grants from your DAF to charities like Meals on Wheels America.

Because the funds in your DAF grow tax-free, you could make an even greater impact for seniors with a more substantial grant than with a gift with post-tax dollars.

Gift of Real Estate

By donating real estate to Meals on Wheels America, you can receive tax savings and free yourself from the responsibilities of maintaining or selling a property.  

Meals on Wheels America partners with Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) to process real estate donations to benefit our vital work for seniors. Through our partnership with Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS), we may be able to accept:

• Residential property
• Commercial property
• Vacant land

In many cases, properties with mortgages, deferred maintenance or outstanding taxes may still qualify. CARS will pay off all loans, liens and commissions owed and pay all closing costs.

If you have real estate that is costing you money or not being used, donating it is a great way to give back. You may even be able to claim a significant tax deduction, as long as the property has equity and meets the other requirements of CARS and Meals on Wheels America. 

Important Information: Meals on Wheels America does not provide legal, tax or financial advice. Please consult your attorney, accountant or other professional advisor to determine which charitable giving strategies are appropriate for your individual circumstances.