We offer a variety of ways to invest in lasting change, some with little or no current cost to you.
While cash donations are always appreciated, we want to share several alternative ways of giving that can provide unique benefits for both you and United Way Quad Cities.
Each of these options presents unique advantages that can enhance your overall giving strategy while also benefiting United Way Quad Cities. We encourage you to explore these alternatives and consider how they might fit into your future philanthropic plans.
A gift of appreciated stock or other assets creates meaningful impact throughout the Quad Cities, while also offering potential tax benefits. By donating assets, you may be able to increase your tax deduction and your gift while avoiding capital gains taxes.
If you are 70.5 years or older, a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA allows you to contribute up to $100,000 (for individuals) or $200,000 (for married couples) to a charitable organization without paying income tax.
Through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), you can recommend a one-time grant or initiate an automatic monthly or quarterly gift, which is one of the easiest ways to show your commitment all year long.
To make a gift through either option, you’ll need to provide our EIN # (36-2725960) to your fund sponsor.
Through a will or trust, you can make a planned gift to United Way Quad Cities future work in education, financial security, and health. All planned gifts are designated to United Way Quad Cities Endowment, so your gift becomes a permanent legacy.
Explore these organizations for deeper insights into these ways to give:
If you have questions or would like assistance, contact Kelly Weinbrandt to get started.
Kelly Weinbrandt | Chief Financial Officer
563.344.0324 | kweinbrandt@unitedwayqc.org
If you are interested in giving a charitable donation of stock, or have already requested the transfer, please notify us by filling out the form below.
Once completed, you will receive a follow-up email from our Chief Financial Officer Kelly Weinbrandt with transfer instructions that you can provide to your broker when requesting the stock gift transfer. If you don’t see this email, please check your “junk” or “spam” folder. It is important we receive the information below. The only information our office receives is the name of the stock sold, and number of shares. Knowing this information ahead of time allows us to watch for that particular transaction and apply the payment appropriately.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), also known as IRA Charitable Rollovers, can be a tax-efficient way to support the causes you care about while potentially reducing taxable income. A QCD is generally a non-taxable distribution made directly from your IRA (excluding SEP or SIMPLE IRAs, in most cases) to a qualified charitable organization.
Eligible individuals may direct a portion of their IRA to charity each year, subject to annual IRS limits and applicable rules, which can help lower taxable income. In certain situations, these distributions can also count toward required minimum distribution (RMD) obligations.
Because eligibility requirements, limits, and tax implications are subject to change and may vary based on individual circumstances, it’s important to consider your unique situation. Please consult your financial or tax advisor for guidance specific to your needs.
If you have already benefited from the immediate tax deduction offered by a donor-advised fund (DAF), you should be aware that the United Way Quad Cities is an IRS qualified public charity, EIN # 36-2725960, and is eligible to receive contributions from your gift fund.
When you make a DAF gift, it’s possible that the sponsoring organization will not share your information with us. When recommending the grant, please let the administering foundation know that any check sent to United Way Quad Cities must include the donor’s name and pledge detail with it.
