Donor Story: A Gift From the Heart — and the Head

Make a Lifesaving Impact From Your IRA Before Year-End

As a member of MDA's Legacy Circle, you understand that giving is more than a financial decision — it's a statement of values, purpose, and hope.

If you're 70½ or older, there's a meaningful way to support Magen David Adom before year's end — by making a tax-wise gift from your IRA, known as a qualified charitable distribution (QCD).

Two Powerful Ways to Give From Your IRA

1. Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

You can give up to $111,000 tax-free directly from your IRA to AFMDA — or up to $222,000 for couples with separate IRAs.

If you're 73 or older, your QCD can also count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD).

Your IRA gift provides immediate, lifesaving support for:

• Emergency medical teams saving lives in real time
• Ambulances and helicopters in constant motion
• Lifesaving blood services sustaining Israel in times of peace and crisis

2. Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA)

Thanks to the SECURE Act 2.0, individuals 70½ or older can use a qualified charitable distribution from their IRA — up to $55,000 — to fund a charitable gift annuity (CGA) with AFMDA once in your lifetime.

• Receive guaranteed income for life (for you or you and your spouse)
• Support AFMDA's lifesaving mission

"Making a gift from my IRA was incredibly meaningful. It felt like I was turning a financial asset into a direct act of love for Israel. And funding a CGA gave me peace of mind — I'm supporting MDA and receiving income in return." – David L., Legacy Circle Member

Why Give Now?

You've already made a lasting commitment to AFMDA — and we are truly grateful.

This holiday season your IRA gift can be a light in dark times, bringing hope, healing, and lifesaving care to people in Israel when they are at their most vulnerable.

Your generosity is already shaping the future. Now, you can make an even greater impact in the present.

Let's Talk — We're Here to Help

We're always honored to speak with our Legacy Circle members. If you'd like to explore your giving options — or share details with your adviser — we're here with simple, step-by-step support.