Your Giving Can Go Further…

As you plan your charitable giving – remember that your contributions to Alzheimer’s New Jersey® may qualify for a tax break if you itemize deductions on your federal tax return.

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Consider these assets as you make your plans to help New Jersey families facing Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. It’s always important that you consult with your tax or financial advisor to determine which strategies meet your tax needs.

IRA Distribution

If you are 59 ½ or older, you can take a distribution from your IRA and then make a gift to Alzheimer’s New Jersey® without penalty if you itemize, but it does count as taxable income.

If you are age 70 ½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift (Qualified Charitable Distribution, QCD) of up to $111,000 per individual for 2026 transferred directly from your IRA to Alzheimer’s New Jersey®. You will not receive an income tax charitable deduction for this gift, but you won’t pay taxes on your IRA withdrawal which means the IRA charitable distribution is tax-free. In addition, the gift will satisfy the required minimum distribution (RMD) from your IRA if you are 73 years or older.

While you can withdraw money from your IRA at age 59½ and donate it to a charity, you cannot make a tax-free Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) until you reach age 70½.

Appreciated Stock

You may enjoy two tax benefits with a gift of appreciated stock. Avoid paying taxes on the value appreciated and qualify for an income tax charitable deduction based on today’s market value when you itemize.

It’s important that you plan your stock gift as early as possible. All stock transfers must be completed by December 31st. Please contact development@alznj.org or call 973 586-4300 so we can let our broker know that a transfer will be made. Your broker will need the following information which we can provide: Account Name, Account Number and DTC Number.

Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

Contribute to a donor advised fund this calendar year and enjoy tax savings on the amount you contribute to the DAF when you itemize. A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is like a charitable investment account for supporting charitable organizations you care about.

When you contribute cash, securities, or other assets to a donor-advised fund you are generally eligible to take an immediate tax deduction. Those funds can be invested, and you can then recommend grants from your DAF funds to IRS-qualified public charities.

Your contribution to a Donor Advised Fund needs to be completed by December 31st to receive tax benefits. Funds do not need to be designated this calendar year to receive those benefits.

All contributions to Alzheimer’s New Jersey® benefit New Jersey families!

Thank You!