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Through the generosity of our donor members, we are able to carry out our important work of preserving, honoring and inspiring. There are many levels for you to choose from for your annual support.

  • Bronze Level Annual Sponsor ($10)

  • Silver Level Annual Sponsor ($50)

  • Gold Level Annual Sponsor ($100)

  • Platinum Level Annual Sponsor ($250)

  • Diamond Level Annual Sponsor ($500)

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OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

TAX BENEFITS OF GIVING TO CHARITY USING RETIREMENT ASSETS

A QCD (qualified charitable distribution) is an otherwise taxable distribution from an IRA owned by an individual who is age 70 ½ or over that is paid directly from the IRA to the charity.

Donations during your lifetime involve Qualified Contribution Distributions made directly to the qualified charity after the taxpayer reaches the age of 70 ½ and is taken from a traditional IRA account. The Secure Act, passed by Congress in December of 2019, has changed the age for starting required minimum distributions 72 but 70 ½ still applies to QCD’s. Be sure you are 70 ½ before the contribution (QCD) is made.

  1. The QCD is subtracted from your taxable income so it avoids any Federal income tax on that portion of the annual required minimum distribution. If subject to a state income tax most states also allow the subtraction.

  2. Satisfies part or all of your required distribution for the year.

  3. In effect allows for charitable contribution deduction by not including the income in taxable income and still allows the taxpayer a full standard deduction.

Check with for financial and/or tax advisor regarding your specific situation.

DONATION OF HISTORICAL ITEMS TO THE MUSEUM

The Historical society has changed some of its donation policies due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please contact us at lewareahistsoc@gmail.com for more information regarding items that may be accepted.