Barre Center for Buddhist Studies

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies

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Stocks, DAFs, and IRA Gifts

A gift to BCBS of stock, a donor advised fund grant, or a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), allows us to continue offering transformational classes (both onsite and online), care for our facilities and keep our fees affordable.

Stock Gifts

A gift of appreciated assets such as stock can provide a tax deduction for you for the asset's full market value at the time of donating. It can also eliminate any capital gains tax you might otherwise incur from the sale. Please consult first, however, with your tax advisor to understand your specific situation.

To offer a gift of stock:

  • Please complete our stock donation form (PDF or Word).
  • Forward it to your broker.
  • Then email Richard Henning (richardh@buddhistinquiry.org), our Executive Director, or call 978-355-2347 ext. 21 to let us know your transfer of stock has been initiated

Donor-Advised Fund Gifts

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are an increasingly popular charitable giving vehicle. If you hold a DAF account, please consider recommending BCBS for a grant.

IRA Gifts

Beginning at age 72, retirement account holders are required to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from  tax-deferred retirement accounts like IRAs. You must pay taxes on these distributions.

If you find you don’t need all the funds, consider making an IRA qualified charitable distribution (QCD), also known as an IRA charitable rollover. You can distribute up to $100,000 directly from a Traditional IRA to qualified charities each year, tax-free. QCDs count toward your RMD and won’t be included in your taxable income–potentially reducing your taxes and ensuring that the entirety of your gift reaches BCBS.

You can also name BCBS as the beneficiary of your IRA, 401K, or other qualified retirement plan.

Contact your plan administrator for more information on how to give.

May your generosity benefit all!

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149 Lockwood Road, Barre, MA 01005
978 355 2347     contact@buddhistinquiry.org

 

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • New and Notable
    • COVID-19 Safety Protocols
    • Mission and Values
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Board of Directors
    • IMS
    • Staff
    • Job Openings
    • Getting to BCBS
    • Mailing List
    • Contact Us
  • Onsite Programs
    • Current Course Calendar
    • Everything You Need to Know About Residential Programs
    • Typical Residential Schedule
    • Continuing Education Credits
    • Financial Assistance
    • Teacher Dāna
  • Online Programs
    • Upcoming Programs
    • Wisdom Collaborations
    • Previously Offered Programs
    • Cancellation Policy
  • Path Programs
  • Teaching Faculty
  • Resources
    • Insight Journal
    • Bhikkhu Anālayo’s Offerings
    • The Daily Sit
    • Freely Offered Dharma
      • Events
      • Courses
    • BCBS Publishing
    • BCBS Bookstore
    • Access to Insight
    • Dharma Seed
    • Ways to Engage in Social Justice
  • Generosity
    • Donate
    • Recurring Donations
    • Planned Giving
    • Stocks, DAFs, and IRA Gifts
    • Teacher Dāna
    • Volunteer