Author : Chatham Literacy

If you are age 72 or older, you are required to take minimum distributions each year from your traditional IRAs and 401(k) plans (Roth IRAs are exempt). Rather than taking the full RMD as taxable income, you can satisfy part or all of your RMD by making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) – a direct […]

Donating appreciated stocks or mutual funds directly to Chatham Literacy, rather than selling the assets first, can provide significant tax benefits. When you gift appreciated securities you have held for more than one year to a qualified public charity, you get a tax deduction for the full fair market value and avoid paying capital gains […]

A simple way to arrange for a future gift to Chatham Literacy is through a bequest. This can be accomplished by simply naming Chatham Literacy as a beneficiary in your will or trust. You can specify which assets we’ll receive such as cash, securities, real estate or other non-cash assets, or designate that we receive […]

Donor-advised funds are the fastest-growing charitable giving option because they are one ofthe easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to support your favorite programs. Make meaningful contribution and receive immediate tax deductions by giving through your donor-advised fund.

Charitable giving is often matched by many employers. To double the impact of your gift, checkwith your employer about gift matching today. If your employer requests more information,please reach out to Chatham Literacy directly, at admin@chathamliteracy.org.

Meet community needs throughout the year by signing up for Chatham Literacy’s MonthlyGiving Program. To support our programs monthly visit our webpage to registerat https://chathamliteracy.org/donate-online/.