Turn Your IRA Into Local Impact

If you are age 70½ or older, you may be able to make a tax-smart gift directly from your IRA to support Elko High School athletics, student-athletes, and future facility improvements in our community.

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Give in a Meaningful Way.

A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), sometimes called an IRA charitable rollover, allows eligible individuals to transfer funds directly from an IRA to a qualified nonprofit organization.

For many donors, a QCD can count toward Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and may reduce taxable income. It is a powerful way to support causes you care about while creating impact close to home.

When you give through the Elko Athletics Booster Club, your generosity helps strengthen opportunities for student-athletes, Elko High athletic facilities and supports the future of local athletics.

A Smart Way to Give Back

A QCD can be a valuable giving option for individuals who want to make a difference while managing retirement distributions.

Potential Benefits Include:

  • May satisfy all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)

  • May reduce taxable income

  • Direct support for local student-athletes

  • Helps improve athletic facilities and programs

  • A simple giving option through your IRA custodian

  • Creates a lasting legacy in the Elko community

 Please consult your tax advisor regarding your specific situation

Who Is Eligible?

In general, individuals age 70½ or older may be eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution from an IRA.

Annual giving limits and eligibility rules are determined by the IRS and may change over time. Your financial advisor, tax professional, or IRA provider can help you determine what applies to you.

How to Make a Gift Through Your IRA

Making a QCD is often easier than many people expect.
• Step 1 - Contact your IRA custodian or financial advisor.
• Step 2 - Request a Qualified Charitable Distribution payable to: Elko Athletics Booster Club
• Step 3 - Let us know your gift is on the way so we can properly acknowledge your generosity.
• Step 4 - Know that your gift is helping student-athletes and strengthening athletics in Elko.

Give Local.

Leave a Legacy.

Why It Matters Here in Elko

Your gift stays local and helps create opportunities for current and future generations of student-athletes.

Support may help fund priorities such as:

  • Warrior Field improvements

  • Athletic program support

  • Equipment needs

  • Facility enhancements

  • Booster initiatives and student opportunities

  • Community pride through local athletics

  •  Every contribution helps move the mission forward.

Build a Legacy That Lasts

For many donors, giving through an IRA is about more than tax planning. It is about investing in something meaningful.

It is about helping students compete, grow, and represent Elko with pride.

It is about supporting a place where families gather, traditions continue, and community spirit shines.

Your gift today can make an impact for years to come.

Please Consult Your Advisor

The Elko Athletics Booster Club does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice. We encourage you to consult your attorney, accountant, financial advisor, or IRA administrator before making a Qualified Charitable Distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Qualified CHeritable Distributions

  • QCD stands for Qualified Charitable Distribution. It is a direct transfer from an eligible IRA to a qualified nonprofit organization.

  • In general, individuals age 70½ or older may be eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution from an IRA. Please confirm eligibility with your advisor or IRA provider.

  • In many cases, yes. A QCD may satisfy all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution. Please consult your tax advisor for guidance.

  • QCDs are generally made from eligible IRAs. Other retirement accounts may have different rules. Your financial institution can help determine what qualifies.

  • For 2026, eligible individuals may give up to $112,000 through Qualified Charitable Distributions, subject to changes in IRS rules and annual adjustments. Please confirm current limits with your tax professional.

  • Yes. If both spouses are eligible and each has their own qualifying IRA, each individual may make their own QCD up to the applicable annual limit, subject to IRS rules and changes.

  • Please contact us to discuss current priorities, campaign needs, and whether your gift can be directed to a specific project such as Warrior Field improvements.

  • We welcome conversations about donor intent and current needs. Reach out to us and we would be happy to discuss available opportunities.

  • Begin by contacting your IRA custodian, financial advisor, or retirement plan administrator and request a Qualified Charitable Distribution to the Elko Athletics Booster Club.

  • You will receive acknowledgment of your charitable gift. Your advisor can help you determine what documentation is needed for your tax filing.

  • Qualified Charitable Distributions have specific IRS rules. Please contact us and consult your tax advisor regarding benefits associated with charitable gifts.

  • Many donors choose to make annual gifts, while others make one-time contributions. Your IRA provider can help you set up the option that works best for you.

  • Many donors choose to complete their gift before year-end, especially when planning for Required Minimum Distributions. Starting early can help avoid delays.

  • Timing varies by financial institution. Some gifts are processed quickly, while others may take several weeks. Contact your IRA provider for expected timelines.

  • Your support helps strengthen Elko High School athletics through facility improvements, program support, equipment needs, and opportunities for student-athletes.

  • Yes. Gifts made to the Elko Athletics Booster Club support Elko High School athletic facilities and Elko High student-athletes.

  • Yes. If you prefer to give privately, please let us know and we will respect your wishes whenever possible.

  • We would be happy to help point you in the right direction and discuss current giving opportunities. Please contact the Elko Athletics Booster Club through our website contact form.