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Before we know it, the end of the year will be here. On behalf of The Actors Fund, I want to share some information about the different ways you can support our vital work other than a standard cash donation.

There are a variety of ways you can make a difference—right now for The Actors Fund and for yourself come tax time!

Your options include:

• Just Giving: Host your own fundraiser to help raise money and awareness for The Actors Fund today.
• Donor-Advised Fund: One benefit of having a donor-advised fund (DAF) account is that you decide when grants will be made and for how much. It’s easy—you set it up once, and every payment will be made on time. Initiate your grant recommendation today to avoid year-end processing delays.
• Gifts of Stock: Making a direct donation of appreciated stock to The Actors Fund may increase your deduction and gift by 20%. Learn more about donating stock.
• Contributing from an IRA Account: If you are 70 ½ years old or older, you may contribute directly from a qualified IRA account to The Actors Fund and reduce your taxable income immediately. This is also known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). FreeWill’s QCD tool will inform you if you’re eligible to make a QCD and will help you get started with making a gift today. Visit our website for more information about the benefits of QCDs.
• Charitable Gift Annuity: Another way to support The Actors Fund is through a Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA). A CGA allows you to support The Actors Fund, get an immediate tax-deduction and in return receive guaranteed income for life. Find out how.

If at any point in the process you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask! You can reach me at 917.281.5928 or [email protected].

Jay Haddad (he, him, his)
Manager of Individual Giving