Strategies of Giving Under the SECURE Act
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) is a far-reaching bill that includes significant provisions aimed at increasing access to tax-advantaged accounts and preventing older Americans from outliving their assets.
Below are just a few of the changes that can affect gifts through retirement plans:
- The RMD (Required Minimum Distribution) age is now 73. However, you can still make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) at 70½ .
- Heirs now have only 10 years to take Required Minimum Distributions. This means the government will get their taxes much sooner. Now's a good time for a thorough tax review by an expert. In some cases, it might make sense to open a charitable remainder unitrust to maximize legacy benefits.
Retirement plans are taxed at ordinary income rates when left to heirs, but there's zero-tax when you donate such assets to Nourishing Hope. So, retirement assets are best left to charity, while less heavily taxed assets (like appreciated securities) are better to leave to heirs.
Therefore, if you're considering a gift, consider making it through your retirement plan or a "tax free" gift though a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD, or the IRA Rollover), and leave less taxed assets, such as appreciated securities, to the ones you love.
Employer Matching
Make your gift go twice as far! If you give to Nourishing Hope, your donation may be eligible for a matching gift from your employer. Search our Double the Donation database to see if you qualify and submit your match today.
Donate Online
Make an immediate impact by giving online in the way that you want to.
Card Giving
We accept donations through all major debit and credit card companies.
Donor Advised Funds
Donor-Advised Funds makes giving easy and it's tax-effective. You can also designate a gift to Nourishing Hope through your DAF’s website.
Tax identification number (FEIN) 36-2734184.
Stock
Donating stock online is a simple, tax-smart way to support Nourishing Hope.
Cryptocurrency
Donating cryptocurrency is tax-free, making Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other crypto gifts an efficient way to support Nourishing Hope.
Community Fundraising
Support Nourishing Hope by fundraising and hosting a drive! Rally friends, coworkers and your community to help neighbors in need.

Host a Drive
Organize a food drive at your workplace, school or community group and collect essential items for local families. Food drives can also be virtual.
IRA & Bank Transfers
Give directly from your IRA or bank.

ACH and Wire Transfers
Please contact Nourishing Hope for wire instructions and other questions.
IRA
Support our neighbors while realizing significant tax benefits for you through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) made directly from a traditional or Roth IRA.
To make a gift, contact your financial advisor to share our EIN: 36-2734184.


