Qualified Charitable Distribution

A simple and tax-smart way to support Bennington Museum while making use of funds from your IRA.

Individuals aged 70½ or older who own a Traditional IRA or an inherited Traditional IRA may be eligible to make a direct gift from their IRA to Bennington Museum. Because the gift is transferred directly from the IRA to a qualified public charity, it may be excluded from taxable income.

For donors who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), a QCD may also count toward satisfying all or part of that annual requirement. In 2026, eligible IRA owners may transfer up to $111,000 through Qualified Charitable Distributions.

Making a QCD is usually simple. Contact the financial institution that manages your IRA and ask them to issue a Qualified Charitable Distribution directly to Bennington Museum. They can help you complete the necessary steps.

We encourage you to consult your financial advisor or tax professional to determine whether a QCD is right for you.

Quick Tips:

Legal Name: Bennington Museum
Bennington Museum Federal Tax ID: 03-0185292

Planned Giving

Have a positive impact on the Museum for generations to come.

Enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that you will be supporting a strong, enduring organization that has been a meaningful part of your life and the community.  Living trusts, bequests, gifts of real estate, stock, or life insurance can benefit you now and impact Bennington Museum for generations to come. 

Contact Bennington Museum at 802-447-1571 ext. 202.  Your financial advisor or attorney can help guide you through the decision-making process.  We also work with the Vermont Community Foundation and Fidelity Charitable Trust to facilitate gifts.   

You can double your contribution to Bennington Museum through corporate matching gift programs.  Contact your employer’s Human Resources Department to see if your impact can be made even greater.

Participating organizations include:

General Electric
IBM
Johnson & Johnson
Wells Fargo

More information on local business participants coming soon!