Having highly trained teachers early in life proved critical to my success, and my hope is that my gift will allow Fresno State to continue to educate qualified teachers of the Deaf now and forever. This is my lasting legacy as well as that of my parents. ~Joe Slotnick

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IRA Charitable Rollover

An IRA charitable rollover allows individuals 70½ and older to reduce their taxable income by making a gift directly from their IRA.

Are you looking for a way to make a big difference to help further student success at Fresno State? If you are 70½ or older, you may also be interested in a way to lower the income and taxes from your IRA withdrawals. An IRA charitable rollover is a way you can help support Fresno State and benefit this year.

Benefits of an IRA charitable rollover

Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $111,000 from your IRA to Fresno State
Satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year
Reduce your taxable income, even if you do not itemize deductions
Make a gift that is not subject to the deduction limits on charitable gifts
Help further the work and mission of Fresno State

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How an IRA charitable rollover gift works

Contact your IRA plan administrator to make a gift from your IRA to us.
Your IRA funds will be directly transferred to Fresno State to help continue our important work.
Please note that IRA charitable rollover gifts do not qualify for a charitable deduction.
Let us know if you wish for your gift to be used for a specific purpose.

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Please contact us us if you are interested in donating through your IRA or have any questions. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions you might have.

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Thank you for considering an IRA charitable rollover gift to us. The website link will take you to your IRA custodian's website, where you may be able to log in and make a gift to Fresno State. Another option is to use the phone number to call your IRA custodian. They will assist you in making an IRA charitable rollover gift. If you would like to notify us of your generous IRA charitable rollover, please complete the Notify us of your IRA charitable rollover section.

Please note this is a time sensitive transaction. If the IRA charitable rollover is intended to satisfy your required minimum distribution for the current year, verify with your custodian that this transaction will be completed prior to December 31. If the transaction is not completed prior to December 31, you may be subject to penalties if you have not satisfied your required minimum distribution.