Donate via IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

  • STEP 1

    Make sure you are aware of the IRS rules governing Required Minimal Distributions (RMDs) and QCDs, including whether your type of IRA qualifies.

    See this FAQ for more information on QCDs.

    We recommend consulting a tax or investment professional.

  • STEP 2

    Notify your IRA custodian of your intentions and the amount of your donation so their firm can distribute the funds on your behalf.

    Please note: A key rule about QCDs is that the distributions must be made directly from the IRA to the tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, not to you. This means that the check or wire transfer must be made out to Accelerate Change. If it is made out to you, it is counted as a taxable distribution.

  • STEP 3

    Depending on the distribution method (options vary by institution), provide your IRA custodian with the appropriate instructions:

    • For check, click here

    • For wire transfer, click here

    Please note that HeadCount’s EIN is 77-0626772 and their address is:

    Head Count Inc.
    104 West 29th St, 11th Floor
    New York, NY 10001
    Attn: Sarah Weill

HeadCount is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 77-0626772).

Thanks for your donation!