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Who We Are
Founded in 1979, DREDF is a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities. DREDF works to advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development.
Rooted in the core principles of equality of opportunity, disability accommodation, accessibility, and inclusion, our focus is Training and Education, Legal Advocacy, Public Policy, and Legislative Development.
Your support makes it possible for us to protect and advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities. We are led by disabled people and the families of people with disabilities. We use the funds professionally and efficiently. Thank you for joining us.
DREDF is a non-profit charitable organization. Our Tax ID No. is 94-2620758.
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Print the Donation Form
and mail it to:
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
Development Department
3075 Adeline Street, Suite 210
Berkeley, CA 94703
DREDF is a non-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. We manage and expend donated funds professionally and prudently. Donations are tax-deductible.
For more information contact Susan Freundlich at sfreundlich@dredf.org.
Make a Gift Through Your IRA
QCDs Make a Difference and Enhance Tax Efficiency
Whether you’re a longtime donor to DREDF, a seasoned philanthropist, or exploring charitable giving for the first time, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) offer a unique avenue to maximize your impact and create a legacy of positive change.
QCDs are direct transfers of funds from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to an eligible charitable organization, like DREDF. This strategy offers a unique way for people who are 70½ years or older to support charitable organizations while potentially reducing taxable income. For those who qualify, QCDs allow you to make charitable donations directly from your IRA up to a specified amount. By making these direct transfers, you may satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution while potentially lowering your taxable income.
Benefits of QCDs:
- Fulfilling Required Minimum Distributions: QCDs can be used to meet the mandatory annual distribution requirements for IRA account holders aged 70½ and older.
- Tax Advantages: With a QCD, you may reduce your taxable income, contributing to a more tax-efficient giving strategy.
- Maximizing Impact: A direct contribution to DREDF ensures that your support has an immediate impact.
Ready to take advantage of QCDs?
You must meet specific eligibility criteria, including age requirements and IRA ownership.
Questions?
Contact Susan Freundlich by email at sfreundlich@dredf.org or call (510) 644-2555, ext. 5246.
Donor Privacy Policy
DREDF is committed to the highest standards of privacy, security, and confidentiality in collecting, using, and protecting the personal information of our donors. We do not sell or rent any donor information to others.
We recognize our donors by publishing their names on our website and in various reports. If you prefer to remain anonymous, simply indicate this on your donation form. You may also contact Susan Freundlich at sfreundlich@dredf.org for assistance. Anonymous donors will not receive public recognition, but will still receive a letter to acknowledge their gift and provide documentation for tax purposes.
If you have questions about this donor privacy policy or if you wish us to remove you from our mailing/emailing list, please send an email to Susan Freundlich at sfreundlich@dredf.org or write to:
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
Development Department
3075 Adeline Street, Suite 210
Berkeley, CA 94703