QCDs-GoFundMe

Can an individual donate money directly from their IRA to a GoFundMe and have it count as a qualified charitable distribution? Assuming client is over age 70.5.

https://www.gofundme.com/



As stated in IRS Publication 590-B, Distributions for Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs), “A QCD is generally a nontaxable distribution made directly by the trustee of your IRA (other than a SEP or SIMPLE IRA) to an organization eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.”  I don’t see a GoFundMe as being such an eligible organization.  I am sure others will comment on your question.  

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