An IRA/Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a direct transfer of funds from an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) to a qualified charity, like [Company Name]. This type of donation has special benefits:

  • The donor can avoid paying taxes on the amount donated.

  • The donation counts towards their Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), which is the amount they must withdraw from their IRA once they reach a certain age.

  • QCD donations must be made directly from the IRA to the charity. The donor cannot receive the funds first, and then donate them.

This is a great way for eligible donors (typically 70½ years or older) to contribute to charity while reducing their taxable income!







Q: A donor has asked to give through a foundation. What information do I need to provide them?

A: Let them know the gift needs to be payable to Reliant Mission as well as include your FD number as the designation/memo line.
A: Some foundations need a Federal ID number (FEIN) or an Employer Identification Number (EIN). Reliant's FEIN/EIN is: 52-1707002
A: Often, the foundation will send a letter on behalf of the donor with the contact information from the donor initiating the gift. This allows Reliant to enter the donor's info into Reliant's system.
A: Lastly, make sure that the donor has the mailing address for Reliant Central to give to the foundation:

11002 Lake Hart Dr Suite 100
Orlando, FL 32832

Q: My donor has said the gift went through, but I can't find their name. Am I missing something?

A: With foundation gifts, Reliant does not make a receipt for the donor, which means the gift will show up under the name of the foundation instead of the donor who initiated it. 

Q: Is there any other relevant information that the donor should be aware of when giving by the foundation?

A: Since the foundation is making the donation, the donor will not receive a gift receipt from Reliant.

Q: I have additional questions about foundation giving.

A: Feel free to call the gift services hotline anytime before 4 pm EST: 877-614-4600 or send them an email: gift.services@reliant.org

For questions, please contact your liaison
US Based MissionariesCollegiate & GCC MissionariesInterns/ResidentsInternational Missionaries


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