Qualified Charitable Distributions

Qualified Charitable Distributions

How it Works

Currently, you are allowed to begin making qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from an IRA at age 70 1/2. The QCD will count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) once you hit age 73, and is also excluded from taxable income. The QCD limit for 2026 has been raised to $111,000. This is a great way to increase your potential deduction without the need to itemize. (QCDs may also be called “IRA charitable distributions” or “IRA charitable rollovers”).

How to Request

To request a QCD from your fiduciary company: 

Contact your fiduciary company and request a qualified distribution to:

Camp Young Judaea Midwest (tax ID #39-1672846).

Your IRA administrator may require the use of specific forms for the request or CYJM can provide you with a letter that you can modify.

Request that the payment be sent to:

Camp Young Judaea Midwest
4411 N Ravenswood Ave, Ste 300
Chicago, IL 60640

To send a QCD using an IRA checkbook: 

Send a check payable to Camp Young Judaea Midwest to:

Camp Young Judaea Midwest
4411 N Ravenswood Ave, Ste 300
Chicago, IL 60640

Important Reminders

• QCD donations must be received by camp no later than December 15 to count for this calendar year.
• When sending a QCD using a check written on an IRA checkbook, your gift is completed when the funds are removed from your account – not the date on the check nor the postmark.
• Let us know of your QCD gift. Please contact CYJ Midwest at info@cyjmid.org