Congress Has Renewed the Opportunity for Individuals to Give through Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) under the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act.

For those over age 70½, it is once again possible to make tax-favored charitable gifts from traditional and Roth IRA accounts. On December 18, 2015 legislation was signed into law that makes this opportunity permanent for future years. Amounts given—up to a total of $100,000—will count toward required IRA withdrawal amounts. If you decide to distribute a charitable gift from your IRA, ensure that your IRA's custodian transfers it directly from the IRA to the ³ÉÈËbÕ¾. It is important not to withdraw funds prior to a gift. 

Please consult your professional advisor for details and be sure to make your charitable distribution request in time for your gift to be received at the ³ÉÈËbÕ¾ by December 31. Your gift may be used to support the , fulfill an existing pledge, or support the or .

For more information, consult your professional advisor or IRA administrator; or contact Patty Shanahan, Associate Vice President of Development, at (847) 835-6838 or Click here to show mail address.