WAYS TO GIVE
STRATEGIES FOR GIVING THAT GO FURTHER
MeckMIN is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. This guide is for informational purposes and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Benefits depend on your individual circumstances — please consult your financial advisor or tax professional. Figures reflect 2026 tax law.
YOU BELIEVE IN THIS WORK. LET’S MAKE SURE YOUR GIVING REFLECTS THAT.
Like most of MeckMIN's supporters, you care deeply about building an inclusive community and you give what you can to make it happen. That generosity is the foundation of everything we do, and we are grateful for every gift.
But here's something your financial advisor would probably tell you: a cash donation, while always welcome, isn't always the most effective way to give. There are well-established charitable strategies, used by millions of donors and recommended by financial professionals every day, that can help your giving go further for organizations like MeckMIN while providing meaningful tax benefits for you.
These aren't complicated, and they aren't just for the wealthy. They're practical tools available to anyone with an IRA, an investment account, or a long-term financial plan.What surprises many donors is how straightforward these options are. A qualified charitable distribution from your IRA, for example, takes one phone call to your custodian. A gift of appreciated stock avoids capital gains tax entirely. A grant from a donor-advised fund can be set up online in minutes.
In each case, the tax advantages often mean that the actual cost to you is less than you'd expect, while the full value of the gift reaches the organizations you support.The options below are here to help you find the approach that fits your situation. We encourage you to share this page with your financial advisor. And as always, we're here if you have questions.
TAX-SMART GIVING — MAXIMIZE YOUR IMPACT
Give from your IRA
For donors age 70½ and older with a traditional IRA
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) lets you transfer funds directly from your IRA to MeckMIN. The gift counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution but is never included in your taxable income — making it the most tax-efficient way to give for eligible donors.
Satisfies your RMD without raising your taxable income
May help keep your Medicare premiums lower
Works whether or not you itemize deductions
Give up to $111,000 per person in 2026
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Give stocks or appreciated assets
For donors who own investments held longer than one year
When you donate appreciated stock or mutual funds directly to MeckMIN, you avoid capital gains tax entirely and may deduct the full fair market value. It's a double benefit — your generosity goes further and your tax savings are real.
Pay zero capital gains tax on the appreciation
Deduct the full current market value of the gift
On average, stock gifts to nonprofits are 100x larger than cash gifts
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Give through your donor-advised fund
For donors with a DAF at Fidelity, Schwab, a community foundation, etc.
If you have a donor-advised fund, recommending a grant to MeckMIN takes just a few minutes online. You already received a tax deduction when you funded your account — now you can put those dollars to work for interfaith understanding.
No additional paper work - grant online in minutes
Set up a recurring grant for sustained support
Your investment can grow tax-free until you grant
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DIRECT GIVING
For everyone
Make a one-time or recurring gift by credit card, bank transfer, or check. New this year: even if you take the standard deduction, you may now deduct up to $1,000 (or $2,000 for married couples filing jointly) in cash charitable gifts.
New above-the-line deduction — benefits 90% of taxpayers
Set up monthly recurring for steady, predictable impact
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Include MeckMIN in your estate plan
For anyone building a lasting legacy
Name MeckMIN as a beneficiary in your will, trust, or retirement account. A bequest ensures the work of building bridges across faith traditions continues for generations — and may provide meaningful estate tax benefits for your heirs.
No minimum gift size — every legacy matters
Can be a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate
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MeckMIN is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. This guide is for informational purposes and is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Benefits depend on your individual circumstances — please consult your financial advisor or tax professional. Figures reflect 2026 tax law.