A gift from your IRA can help children and youth in Sacramento and Placer County foster care systems have someone in their corner. Children’s Law Center of California (CLC) provides lawyers who stand up for young people as they navigate difficult moments and work toward a brighter future. Your support helps make that advocacy possible.

A meaningful way to give

You may be able to make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to CLC. Depending on your circumstances, this can be a tax-smart way to support our work. For a closer look at what your gift supports, explore our legal representation for children and youth.

Give with purpose

Support legal advocacy for children and youth who deserve to be heard.

Give directly

Ask your IRA custodian to send your gift directly to CLC, rather than withdrawing the funds yourself.

Get answers

Our finance team can help you connect with CLC to plan your gift; your financial or tax advisor can explain how the rules apply to you.

How to get started

  1. Ask your IRA custodian whether you’re eligible to make a qualified charitable distribution and how to request a direct transfer to CLC.
  2. Contact CLC for the information your custodian needs to direct your gift and let us know to expect it.
  3. Check with your tax advisor about current QCD rules, annual limits and how a gift may affect your taxes.

A qualified charitable distribution is generally excluded from taxable income rather than claimed as a charitable deduction. Your IRA custodian and tax advisor can help you determine what applies to your situation.

Put Your IRA Gift to Work for Young People

Your gift can help CLC stand beside children and youth in foster care. Reach out to our team to take the next step toward giving from your IRA.

Contact Us About an IRA Gift

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