Give to Hawassa Hope Through a Qualified Charitable Distribution
Maximize your charitable impact while supporting vulnerable children and families in Ethiopia
What is a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)?
A Qualified Charitable Distribution is a direct gift from your IRA to a qualified nonprofit. If you are 70½ or older, you may be able to give up to an annual limit set by the IRS through a QCD. Many supporters choose this option because it can be a tax-wise way to give, and it can also count toward required minimum distributions (RMDs) when applicable.
Why Use a QCD for Hawassa Hope?
A simple way to give from your IRA:
Your IRA administrator sends your gift directly to Hawassa Hope.
Potential tax advantages:
Because the gift goes directly to a nonprofit, it may reduce taxable income compared to taking an IRA distribution first and then donating.
Support long-term, life-changing work:
Your QCD helps sustain programs that bring hope in practical ways, including clean water projects, education support, maternal care, and economic empowerment for women and families across the Sidama region.
A meaningful legacy of “being hope”
Many donors love that a QCD turns retirement savings into immediate impact for children and families who need it most.
How to Give Through Your QCD
Step 1: Contact your IRA administrator and request a Qualified Charitable Distribution to Hawassa Hope.
Step 2: Ask that the check be made payable to: Hawassa Hope
Step 3: Use our details (your IRA provider may request these):
Legal Name: Hawassa Hope
EIN: 81-3381691
Mailing Address: PO Box 3249, Staunton, VA 24402
Physical Address (if needed): 11 North Central Ave. Suite 102, Staunton, VA 24401
Step 4: If possible, ask your IRA provider to include your name and address with the gift, so we can properly acknowledge your donation and send a thank-you.
Let Us Know Your QCD Is Coming
QCD checks sometimes arrive without donor information. If you email us a quick note, we can confirm receipt and thank you personally.
Questions About QCD Giving?
We’d love to help. Just the contact form to send us any questions or call us at 539.244.0125
(As always, we encourage you to consult your tax advisor or financial professional for guidance specific to your situation.)
Questions About QCD Giving?