There are currently a number of ways you can increase your charitable impact while potentially reducing your taxable income. These include the following.
Jewish Federation professionals will be happy to discuss charitable giving strategies with you, but do not provide tax advice. Please consult with your tax advisor.
Please see important dates and deadlines below.
TAX-SMART WAYS TO SUPPORT JEWISH COMMUNITY THROUGH FEDERATION:
- Satisfy an IRA required minimum distribution (RMD)
- Donate appreciated securities - stocks, bonds, or mutual funds
- Bunch charitable contributions in one tax year
- Establish a donor advised fund (DAF)
- Offset taxes from a Roth IRA conversion
- Establish a charitable trust
- Name Federation as a designated beneficiary
IMPORTANT DATES TO GIVE BEFORE THE END OF 2024.
- MAKE A SECURE ONLINE DONATION WITH A CREDIT CARD BEFORE 11:59 PM DEC. 31, 2024.
- CALL US AT 732.588.1800 AND SPEAK TO A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM BY 4:00 PM DEC. 31, 2024 WITH YOUR DONATION INFORMATION.
- MAIL A CHECK DATED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, 2024.
Examples of your Federation dollars at work:
$18 - 3 Kosher Meals on Wheels for an elderly person in need
$60 - 1 year of PJ Library storybooks and music inspiring children to create a strong Jewish future
$180 - 1 session of mental health counseling for a traumatized teen in a war-torn part of Israel
$360 - 4 hours of an armed security guard to protect a local Jewish institution
$540 - 10 hours manning a helpline for students who have experienced antisemitism in school
$1000 - Summer camp grant for a child to make happy, lasting Jewish memories and friendships
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THANK YOU.