Support Atlanta Legal Aid Through Your IRA
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) allows individuals age 70½ or older to make charitable contributions directly from an eligible Individual Retirement Account (IRA).
For 2026, eligible donors may contribute up to $111,000 annually through QCDs. These gifts can generally be excluded from taxable income and may also satisfy all or part of a required minimum distribution (RMD), if applicable.
By making a gift through your IRA, you can help Atlanta Legal Aid provide free civil legal assistance to individuals and families in need.
How to Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution
Step 1: Contact Your Financial Advisor or IRA Custodian
Request the paperwork or instructions necessary to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution directly from your IRA.
Step 2: Provide Atlanta Legal Aid’s Information
When arranging your Qualified Charitable Distribution, provide your IRA custodian with the following information:
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
54 Ellis Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN): 58-0568691
Step 3: Arrange Your Donation
Instruct your IRA custodian to transfer the charitable distribution directly to Atlanta Legal Aid Society.
Consult your financial or tax advisor to ensure the distribution meets IRS requirements for a Qualified Charitable Distribution.
Step 4: Continue Your Support
You can repeat this process each year to continue supporting Atlanta Legal Aid through Qualified Charitable Distributions.
Annual contributions are subject to IRS eligibility requirements and applicable contribution limits.
Potential Tax Benefits of a QCD
Qualified Charitable Distributions offer eligible donors an opportunity to support Atlanta Legal Aid while potentially reducing their taxable income.
Unlike a traditional IRA withdrawal followed by a cash donation, a qualifying QCD is generally excluded from federal taxable income. This may provide a tax advantage even for individuals who take the standard deduction.
A QCD may also satisfy all or part of your annual required minimum distribution (RMD), if applicable.
The actual tax benefits depend on your individual circumstances. We encourage you to consult your financial or tax advisor before arranging a Qualified Charitable Distribution.
Let Us Know About Your Gift
Are you interested in making a Qualified Charitable Distribution to Atlanta Legal Aid? Please complete the form below to notify our Development team of your interest.
Submitting this form does not initiate a transfer of funds from your IRA. Our Development team will receive your information and can follow up with you regarding your planned gift.
Questions About Making a Qualified Charitable Distribution?
Contact Atlanta Legal Aid’s Development team at [email protected].
Atlanta Legal Aid Society
54 Ellis Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
This information is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute individual tax or legal advice. Please consult your financial or tax advisor about your circumstances.