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A recent donor was able to avoid including his RMD in 2013 taxable income by directing his IRA custodian to issue a check directly to Unity Foundation. His generous contribution was designated to a charitable organization in which he had a special interest. He was able to convert tax dollars to funds that will benefit our community forever! That’s not magic—it’s smart planning.
A recent donor was able to avoid including his RMD in 2013 taxable income by directing his IRA custodian to issue a check directly to Unity Foundation. His generous contribution was designated to a charitable organization in which he had a special interest. He was able to convert tax dollars to funds that will benefit our community forever! That’s not magic—it’s smart planning.
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H.R. 8) extended the IRA charitable rollover through December 31, 2013. The provision permits tax-free distributions to any eligible charity from an IRA held by someone age 70½ or older of up to $100,000 per taxpayer. This contribution qualifies for the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). How many of your clients can this help? The end of the year is fast approaching.
If you or your clients would like assistance, please feel free to contact Maggi or Warren at 219-879-0327.
LA PORTE COUNTY, IN — Unity Foundation of La Porte County is accepting applications for the 2025 cycle of scholarships. The deadline for submission is Friday, March 14, 2025. For the 2024-2025 school year, Unity’s scholarship program awarded nearly $350,000 to 148 local students. “Having previously worked in higher education, I’ve witnessed firsthand how even
Unity Foundation of La Porte County announced that its founding president, Maggi Spartz, will retire at the end of 2025. Under Spartz’s visionary leadership and tireless efforts, the Unity Foundation has grown from nothing to over $50 million in assets, benefiting thousands of people and hundreds of LaPorte County organizations. “In 1992, an opportunity presented
