Tax Smart Giving
We encourage you to consult with your financial or tax advisor to determine which giving option is best for your individual situation.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
If you are age 70½ or older, you can make a gift directly from your IRA to Neighborhood Cats Network through a Qualified Charitable Distribution. A QCD allows you to support life-saving work for cats while potentially lowering your taxable income.
Many donors use QCDs to satisfy their required minimum distribution while making a meaningful impact at the same time. We encourage you to speak with your financial or tax advisor to see if a QCD is right for you.
Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
A donor-advised fund is a simple and flexible way to give to the causes you care about. If you have a DAF, you can recommend a grant to Neighborhood Cats Network at any time. Your gift helps provide food, medical care, spay/neuter services, and safe shelter for community cats and kittens. Your financial advisor can help you determine how a DAF fits into your overall charitable giving plan.
Gifts of Appreciated Stock
Donating appreciated stocks or securities is a powerful way to give. When you transfer stock directly to Neighborhood Cats Network, you may avoid paying capital gains tax and may be able to claim a charitable deduction for the full value of the gift.
This allows your generosity to go further while supporting compassionate care for cats in our community. A financial or tax advisor can help you decide whether a gift of stock is the best option for you.