There is a simple way for you to support the Temple University College of Education, and maybe get a head start on your tax savings too. If you are 70 ½ or older, the IRA Charitable Rollover allows you to make a gift directly from your individual retirement account to support students and faculty at the College.

Here’s how it works:

• You request a one-step transfer from your traditional IRA directly to the College of Education. If you complete the transfer by December 31, 2016, the amount counts toward satisfying your 2016 required minimum distribution.
• Although there’s no tax deduction from your gift, the distribution itself isn’t taxed and you reduce your taxable income for 2016.
• You can use your rollover gift to satisfy existing gift pledges to the College.
• You can make a gift of up to $100,000 from your IRA each year.

The IRA Charitable Rollover is a great giving option for those who wish to be education champions and support the College of Education. If you’d like more details, please email alumni.ed@temple.edu.

P.S. If you’re ready to make your IRA Charitable Rollover and just need an address to send it to, please have your IRA custodian send your gift to: Temple University College of Education, PO Box 827651, Philadelphia, PA 19182. Please contact us directly if you would like to provide the College with special instructions for using your gift.