IRA Distribution

In 2025, IRA owners aged 70½ or older can make tax-free charitable donations up to $108,000 through Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs). These distributions count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) and are excluded from taxable income. To qualify, the distribution must be made directly from the IRA to Sandy Spring Museum (EIN) 52-1224038.

Please request your IRA custodian directly mail the check to:

Sandy Spring Museum
Office of Development
17901 Bentley Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860

If your IRA custodian has provided you with an IRA checkbook, please write the check to Sandy Spring Museum. If you wish your gift to count toward the current calendar year, please consider mailing your check no later than December 1.

Note: Only traditional or Roth IRAs qualify for these donation benefits. Retirement plans, such as a 401k, 403b, and others, do NOT qualify.