IRA/Qualified Charitable Distribution
Satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD), save on taxes, and help animals in need. A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) referred to as a Charitable IRA Rollover provides you with an excellent opportunity to make a gift from an asset that would be subject to multiple levels of taxation if it remained in your taxable estate.
Details:
  • You must 70.5 years or older at the time of the gift.
  • The transfers must originate from a traditional IRA or Roth account.
  • Your plan provider must issue the donation directly to the charity.
  • Your gift can be any amount up to $100,000
  • You will benefit from giving even if you do not itemize deductions.
  • The transfer can be made in addition to other charitable giving planned.
Contact your IRA administrator or plan provider to discuss your gift intent. They will provide instructions on how the process works. Be sure to ask your provider to add your name and contact information along with your gift.

Many sponsoring organizations will not share your personal information unless you have given your consent. If you would prefer, please contact Sandra Hill at savelivestnr@gmail.com so we can forward a thank you/receipt and ensure your gift gets to where you intend it to go.


Donor Advised Funds
If you have a donor advised fund, DAF Direct enables you to recommend grants to Operation CatSnip of Kentucky, Inc.  directly from your DAF. If your donor advised fund does not participate in DAF Direct, just ask your financial advisor to designate a gift to Operation CatSnip of KY, Inc. And please let us know when you do, so we can say thank you.


What is a donor-advised fund?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a type of giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to easily support your favorite charities. An increasingly popular charitable vehicle, DAFs are an excellent way to both simplify your charitable giving and facilitate your strategic philanthropic goals.
How does it work?
  • Establish your DAF by making an irrevocable, tax-deductible donation to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program
  • Advise the investment allocation of the donated assets (any investment growth is tax-free)
  • Recommend grants to qualified public charities of your choice
What are the main advantages of a donor-advised fund?
  • Simplicity – The DAF sponsor handles all record-keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts.
  • Flexibility – Timing of your tax deduction can be separate from your charitable decision making.
  • Tax-efficiency – Contributions are tax-deductible and any investment growth in the DAF is tax-free. It is also easy to donate long term appreciated securities, eliminating capital gains taxes and allowing you to support multiple charities from one block of stock.
  • Family legacy – A DAF is a powerful way to build or continue a tradition of family philanthropy.
  • No start-up costs – There is no cost to establish a donor-advised fund. However, there are often minimum initial charitable contributions to establish the DAF (typically $5,000 or more).** No transaction fees – Once approved, 100% of your recommended grant goes to your qualified public charity of choice.**
  • Privacy if desired – Donors may choose to remain anonymous to the grant recipient.
Already have a donor-advised fund?
When you make a gift from your DAF, it’s possible that the sponsoring organization will not share your information with us. Please send Sandra a note at savelivestnr@gmail.com so we can make sure to thank you and ensure your gift gets to where you intend it to go.

More ways to help animals through your donor-advised funds
  • Choose Operation CatSnip fo KY. Inc. as a beneficiary of all or a portion of any remaining funds.
  • Create a recurring gift with us and help community cats all year long.
  • Contact your employer for matching gift opportunities.



Did You Know?
Assets you pass on outside of your will are called non-probate assets, and typically include IRAs, 401(k)s, pensions, certain bank and brokerage accounts, and life insurance policies.
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If beneficiaries are not properly set for these non-probate assets, the consequences can be stressful and expensive.
Click here to easily plan beneficiaries for your non-probate assets with the help of FreeWill.

Legal Disclaimer
Operation CatSnip cannot give legal, tax, or accounting advice. Counsel should be contacted prior to drafting or amending any instrument.