Why a Qualified Charitable Distribution Makes Sense
• Give tax free: Transfer funds directly from your
IRA to the Mackinac Center — no income tax owed.
• Meet your required minimum distribution: If
you’re 73 or older, this option can count toward
your minimum distribution requirement.
• Lower your taxable income: Reduce your
adjusted gross income and potentially avoid
higher Medicare premiums or other surtaxes.
• Give more without increasing your taxes:
In 2025, you can donate up to $108,000 per
person (that’s $216,000 for couples), allowing
you to make a bigger impact from your IRA.
How it works:
1. Contact your IRA administrator and request
a qualified charitable distribution to the
Mackinac Center.
2. Funds must go directly to us to qualify.
3. We’ll acknowledge your gift with
documentation for your records.
Your support helps us defend liberty in Michigan and beyond. Thank you for considering this powerful way to give.
