Support Students with a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

If you are 70½ or older, you can make a tax-smart gift to CIEE directly from your IRA. A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) allows you to transfer up to $100,000 each year to CIEE, helping students access international education—without paying federal income tax on the amount.

Why a QCD?

• Reduce your taxable income: QCDs are excluded from gross income, even if you don’t itemize.
• Satisfy your RMD: Your QCD can count toward your annual Required Minimum Distribution.
• Make an immediate impact: Every dollar supports scholarships.

How to Make Your QCD Gift

1) Contact your IRA custodian and request a direct distribution to CIEE.

2) Provide them with our details:

• Legal Name: CIEE, Inc.
• Address: 400 Congress Street, Suite 316, Portland, ME 04101
• Donation Mailing Address: CIEE, Inc., P.O Box 23981, New York, NY 10087-3981
• Tax ID: 13-4038907

3) Notify us so we can thank you and ensure your gift supports your intentions.

Do I need professional advice before making a QCD?

Yes—we recommend consulting your financial advisor or tax professional before making a QCD to ensure it’s the best option for your circumstances and that your gift is processed correctly.

This information is not intended as legal or tax advice. Please consult your own professional tax advisor or attorney.

Sample IRA Charitable Distribution Request Letter

Here is a sample letter you can use to request a direct charitable distribution from your IRA administrator:

Donor’s Name
Donor’s Address
City, State ZIP Code

IRA Administrator’s Name 
Company Name 
Address 
City, State ZIP Code

Dear IRA Administrator’s Name,

Please accept this letter as my request to make a direct charitable distribution from my Individual Retirement Account, Account Number [insert account number].

I request that you transfer the sum of $[amount] from my IRA directly to:

CIEE, Inc. 
P.O Box 23981
New York, NY 10087-3981

Tax ID: 13-4038907

It is my intention that this gift qualifies as a Qualified Charitable Distribution for the 20[XX] tax year. Please make the check payable to CIEE, Inc. and send it directly to the address above.

In your transmittal to CIEE, please include my name and address as the donor of record in connection with this transfer.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any additional information.

Sincerely,

Signature Printed Name