IRA Charitable Distributions

Strengthen trusted journalism and inspiring stories for all in Central Indiana by making a gift from your IRA.

About IRA Charitable Distributions

An Individual Retirement (IRA) account gift, also known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), is an immediate, impactful way to support WFYI’s mission without it being counted as taxable income.

How IRA Charitable Distributions Work

To be eligible, you must be age 70 ½ or older to make an IRA gift to WFYI.
For 2025, you can give up to $108,000 per year from your IRA (or up to $216,000 for married couples).
Your gift must be completed on or before December 31 to satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for the calendar year.

Designating WFYI as a Beneficiary

You can recommend a gift from your IRA by following these three simple steps:

Contact your IRA administrator to inform them you would like to direct funds from your IRA account to WFYI.
Provide the following information:

Legal Name:
Metropolitan Indianapolis Public Media, Inc.

Federal Tax I.D. Number:
35-1147600

Mailing Address:
WFYI Public Media
1630 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Please ask your IRA administrator to include your full name and address on the distribution, so we can accurately direct your acknowledgment.