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A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that allows an individual to make a contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction (if eligible), and then recommend grants to nonprofits over time. A donation from an IRA to a nonprofit is commonly called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).

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For tax year 2026, if you’re age 70½ or older, the maximum amount you can give from your IRA to a qualified charity like ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ is $111,000 per individual. Transfers must be made directly from your IRA to the nonprofit to get the tax benefit, and you must complete them by December 31, 2026 for this limit to apply. This type of donation is often referred to as a “Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) of QCD, and you might also hear it called an IRA Charitable Rollover.

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