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Legacy of Hope

Your IRA can help Arizona foster youth build brighter futures.

Leave a Legacy of Hope

Your IRA can help Arizona foster youth build brighter futures.

Every year, Arizona foster youth age out of care without the support systems many young adults rely on.

Why Give Through Your IRA?

For more than 20 years, Hope & A Future has helped Arizona foster youth build brighter futures through caring relationships, mentorship, transitional housing, scholarships, and life-changing opportunities.

Melissa’s Story

When Melissa entered foster care, she had already faced more challenges than most children experience in a lifetime. Through caring adult relationships, encouragement, and opportunities provided by Hope & A Future, she found hope, discovered her potential, and graduated ready to pursue her dreams. Today, Melissa’s story reminds us that one caring relationship can change a life forever.

Your IRA gift helps create more success stories like hers.

How a Qualified Charitable Distribution Can Help

May Satisfy Your Required Minimum Distribution
May Reduce your taxable income
Helps Arizona Foster Children Build Brighter Futures
Leave a Lasting Legacy of Hope

* Please consult your financial advisor or tax professional regarding your individual tax situation.

Questions about IRA Giving?

Contact Steve Rajakovich, Chief Development Officer
602-258-5860 | steve@azhope.com

For more than 20 years, Hope & A Future has transformed the lives of Arizona foster youth through caring relationships and unwavering support.

Governor Jan Brewer

Giving Through Your IRA is Easy

STEP 1

Contact your IRA administrator.
Ask about making a Qualified Charitable Distribution.

STEP 2

Request your IRA administrator send a Qualified Charitable Distribution payable to:

Hope & A Future
909 W. McDowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85007

EIN: 42-1651764

602-258-5860

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Frequently Asked Questions

Did you know that making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA is a smart way to help foster youth while saving on taxes?

Tax Savings
If you are 70 1/2 or older, QCDs allow you to donate directly from your IRA to a qualified charity like Hope & A Future, reducing your taxable income. This can be especially helpful because you don’t need to itemize your deductions. To qualify for 2026, this must be completed by December 31st.

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)
If you’re 73 or older, QCDs can count toward your RMDs, allowing you to meet your distribution requirements while helping foster youth through Hope & A Future.

Limits
Each eligible IRA owner can exclude up to $111,000 in QCDs from their taxable income in 2026.

After your IRA custodian receives your instructions, they will send your gift directly to us so we can continue proving HOPE to Arizona foster youth. By taking advantage of QCDs, you can enjoy tax benefits while making a lasting impact on foster youth. It’s truly a win-win!

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