Donate via IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

  • STEP 1

    Make sure you are aware of the IRS rules governing Required Minimal Distributions (RMDs) and QCDs, including whether your type of IRA qualifies.

    See this FAQ for more information on QCDs.

    We recommend consulting a tax or investment professional.

  • STEP 2

    Notify your IRA custodian of your intentions and the amount of your donation so their firm can distribute the funds on your behalf.

    Please note: A key rule about QCDs is that the distributions must be made directly from the IRA to the tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, not to you. This means that the check or wire transfer must be made out to Ground Game Fund* (Focus for Democracy’s fiscal sponsor). If it is made out to you, it is counted as a taxable distribution.

  • STEP 3

    Depending on the distribution method (options vary by institution), provide your IRA custodian with the appropriate instructions:

    • For check, click here

    • For wire transfer, click here

    Please note that Ground Game Fund’s EIN is 84-2487707 and their address is:

    Ground Game Fund
    PO Box 383
    Manchaca, TX 78652-9998

* Focus for Democracy is a fiscally-sponsored project of Ground Game Fund (previously Register2Vote Fund), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. In claiming a tax deduction, you should list Ground Game Fund as the recipient rather than Focus for Democracy.

Ground Game Fund’s EIN is 84-2487707, and donors can make tax-deductible contributions. These c3 donations are used only for non-partisan purposes. Ground Game Fund has not provided any goods or services to you in consideration of this voluntary contribution.

Thank you for your contribution!