To give through your Donor Advised Fund, you can find us listed as Tahoe Fund and/or the Lake Tahoe Conservation Fund.

EIN: 01-0974628

Our mailing address is:

Tahoe Fund
948 Incline Way
Incline Village, NV 89451

Maximize Your Impact: Give from Your IRA

A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), also known as an IRA charitable rollover, is a tax-efficient way to support Tahoe Fund’s conservation work while potentially reducing your taxable income.

What is a QCD?

If you are age 70½ or older, you may be eligible to make a tax-free charitable gift of up to $111,000 in 2026 directly from your eligible IRA to Tahoe Fund.

The Benefits for You

QCDs offer a powerful combination of charitable support and personal tax savings:

• Tax-Free Giving: A qualifying QCD is excluded from your taxable income. This can be especially valuable if you take the standard deduction and do not itemize charitable gifts.
• Satisfy Your RMD: If you are subject to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), generally beginning at age 73, a QCD can count toward some or all of your annual RMD from an eligible IRA.
• Potentially Lower Your Taxable Income: Because a qualifying QCD is excluded from taxable income, it may help reduce your adjusted gross income (AGI) and certain income-related tax consequences.

How to Make a QCD Gift (3 Simple Steps)

To qualify as a QCD, the funds must be transferred directly from your IRA custodian to Tahoe Fund.

1. Contact Your IRA Custodian: Call your IRA administrator (e.g., Fidelity, Vanguard, or Schwab) or log in to your online account.
2. Request a Direct Transfer: Instruct your custodian to transfer your desired gift amount directly from your eligible IRA to Tahoe Fund.
3. Ensure Donor Identification: Ask your custodian to include your full name and mailing address with the check or transfer documentation so we can properly identify and acknowledge your generous gift.

Info You May Need

• Tahoe Fund’s Tax ID (EIN): 01-0974628
• Mailing Address: Tahoe Fund, PO Box 7124, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Important Disclaimers

• Consult Your Advisor: This information is for general informational purposes only and is not financial or tax advice. Please consult your personal tax advisor or financial planner to confirm the applicable rules and determine whether a QCD is right for your situation.

If you would like to transfer stock for your donation, please email Karolina Hedman at khedman [at] tahoefund.org.