If you are 70½ or older and have an IRA, you are already qualified!
How a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) Works
You are at least 70 1/2 years old with IRA funds you no longer need
Make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA
Your QCD goes directly to the Swedish Foundation to bring excellent care to our community and beyond
*If you are 73 years old or older, your QCD can count towards your required minimum distribution (RMD)!
Did You Know?
You can also support our mission for years to come. Simply name the Swedish Foundation as a beneficiary of your IRA account, and the remaining assets (or a portion) of the account will be distributed to help us provide better health for the world.
Sample Beneficiary Designation
Legal name: Swedish Medical Center Foundation
Address: 747 Broadway Seattle, WA 98122
Federal Tax ID number: 91-0983214
Discover the Benefits of a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
Reduce Your Taxable Income
When you take funds from your IRA, they count as taxable income. But if you transfer them directly to the Swedish Foundation, you reduce your taxable income while satisfying your RMD.
Fulfill Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
After you turn 73, you must distribute funds from your IRA. If you do not distribute the required minimum, you may be penalized, but a QCD allows a transfer up to $105,000 per individual or $210,000 per couple to satisfy your RMD.
Advance Life-saving Treatments
When you make a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA to the Swedish Foundation, you will help us advance life-saving treatments for years to come.
“I think it’s important to know that when I started giving, I was just giving a small donation each year; I was young and, over time, started to scale up as my work scaled up. When I reached 70½, I realized I had to take the required minimum distributions from my IRA and learned that I could donate those to Swedish annually tax-free.”
—Joan Genthe, QCD Donor
Find Out if a Qualified Charitable Distribution is Right For You
| I was born before . | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| I have a qualified IRA. | Yes | No |
| I want to make a difference today. | Yes | No |
You’re qualified to make this type of gift!
It looks like there are still some requirements that need to be met!
Take Your Next Steps
Step 1
Get started by selecting your IRA custodian and filling out your information below.
This information will be used to pre-fill your distribution form.
STEP 2
Once you have downloaded and completed the rest of your form, please mail the form with the letter below to your IRA custodian. We recommend mailing this by December 20 to ensure you receive your tax deduction for this year.
STEP 3
Please let us know about your generous gift!
We’d like to thank you and ensure your gift goes to the program or department you desire.