Donate via IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

  • STEP 1

    Make sure you are aware of the IRS rules governing Required Minimum 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 Public Democracy America. 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 Public Democracy America’s EIN is 27-1017781 and their address is:

    Public Democracy America
    1763 Columbia Road NW
    Ste 175
    PMB 177875
    Washington, D.C. 20009

Public Democracy America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 27-1017781).

Thanks for your donation!