Dear Tanenbaum Community,
Please consider a year-end gift to support Tanenbaum’s work to build bridges of respect, empathy, and understanding to overcome deep divides, hatred, and prejudice.
There are so many ways to join in the work to ensure no one is targeted, unsafe or discriminated against for who they are and what they believe. Here are just a few:
- Consider joining our Monthly Giving Circle.
- Gift appreciated stock.
- Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) of up to $108,000 from your IRA to Tanenbaum*
- Or, simply make a one-time gift via our donation page!
Please be sure to check with your employer for employee matching options, an easy way to double your contribution.
When you give, you will not only help make peace possible, you may also receive tax benefits. Contributions to Tanenbaum by December 31st can be tax deductible on this year’s tax return. In 2025, charitable gifts may have better income tax-advantages because two new limitations do not apply until 2026.
You’ll find other ways to support our work here.
We can all be bridge builders. Now is not the time to step back. Now is the time lean in.
In gratitude,
Rev. Mark Fowler
*QCDs permit anyone age 70½ or older to make tax-free donations directly from their IRA to a public charity. The distribution must be made directly by the IRA trustee to the charity; if the funds pass to you first it won’t qualify. The QCD amount is excluded from taxable income (not deductible, but not included in your adjusted gross income). QCDs can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if you are subject to RMDs (age 73+ in 2025) and in such cases making a QCD is equivalent to getting a deduction for the donation even if you cannot itemize.