If you are 70½ years old or older, you can make a tax-free gift to Bay Area Cancer Connections directly from your IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).
Benefits:
- Your gift is excluded from taxable income
- If you are 73 or older, it can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
- You can give up to $105,000 per year (2026 limit) this way
- It is a simple way to make an impact without itemizing deductions
To get started: Contact your IRA custodian and request a Qualified Charitable Distribution. Then, direct the gift to Bay Area Cancer Connections, Tax ID: 77-0417605.
One of the easiest ways to make a lasting difference for generations is including Bay Area Cancer Connections in your will or living trust. A bequest is a simple, meaningful way to extend your compassion beyond your lifetime, ensuring that individuals and families facing cancer continue to receive the care, comfort, and support they need.
You can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or a particular asset, while maintaining full control of your resources during your lifetime.
Charitable gift annuities and charitable trusts offer thoughtful ways to make a meaningful, lasting gift to BACC while potentially providing income for you or your loved ones.
Depending on the arrangement, these giving options may provide predictable income payments, potential tax advantages, and the opportunity to make a transformational gift that extends your compassion well beyond your lifetime.
With careful planning, you can create a legacy of hope while continuing to care for yourself and those closest to you.
Your home, vacation property or land can become a lasting legacy of hope for the families BACC serves. Whether you make a gift today, or include real estate in your estate plans, your generosity can make a meaningful difference for generations to come. In some cases, you may even continue living in your home for the rest of your life, while enjoying potential tax advantages.
