QUALIFIED CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTIONS
THROUGH ERIE GIVES 2026
Help your clients make a greater charitable impact through Erie Gives! Clients taking Required Minimum Distributions from IRAs can use Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) to support charitable giving in a tax-efficient way.
What Is a QCD?
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) offers clients a simple, tax-efficient way to support charitable causes through their IRA. Individuals age 70½ and older may transfer up to $100,000 annually directly to qualified charities, potentially satisfying all or part of their Required Minimum Distribution while excluding the distribution from taxable income.
How The
Erie Community Foundation Helps The Erie Community Foundation works closely with professional advisors, financial institutions, and IRA custodians to facilitate charitable giving through Erie Gives.
Our team can answer questions, provide processing guidance, and help ensure gifts are directed according to your clients’ charitable intentions.
Process
Confirm the rollover amount with your client and issue a check payable to The Erie Community Foundation, 459 West Sixth Street, Erie, PA 16507.
Ensure your client completes the Check Contribution Form indicating their gift and selected nonprofit(s), then submits the form to our Philanthropic Services team.
Checks must be received by Tuesday, August 4.
Each donor will receive a tax-compliant acknowledgment letter.
Steve Weiser
Vice President of Philanthropic Services SWeiser@ErieCommunityFoundation.org 814.413.7345
Ric Giles Director of Philanthropic Services RGiles@ErieCommunityFoundation.org 814.413.7341
Olivia Burgess Director of Collective Giving OBurgess@ErieCommunityFoundation.org 814.413.7358
Marissa Tamulonis
Assistant Director of Philanthropic Services MTamulonis@ErieCommunityFoundation.org 814.413.7355
Molly Wojcik
Philanthropic Services Assistant MWojcik@ErieCommunityFoundation.org 814.413.7351
Natalee Stinebiser
Philanthropic Services Assistant NStinebiser@ErieCommunityFoundation.org 814.413.7176
ERIE GIVES 2026 TIMELINE
Monday, March 2
Monday, June 8
Registration is open! Nonprofits may register at ErieGives.org.
Monday, June 15
The deadline to register if a nonprofit would like to be listed in the Erie Gives Guide.
Friday, July 10
The Foundation will now accept ALL checks and stock gifts.
Sunday, July 26
The FINAL deadline to register a nonprofit for Erie Gives 2026.
Tuesday, August 4
Erie Gives Guide showcased in Erie Times. Last day to customize profile at ErieGives.org.
Tuesday, August 11
One week until Erie Gives! Last day to receive check donations.
ERIE GIVES 2026! Online donations accepted from midnight to midnight. Phone bank available from 8 AM–8 PM.