When you click the Donate icon, you will be taken to the secure PayPal website where you will be able to donate any amount using your credit card. You do not need a PayPal account. We will not receive any sensitive financial information such as your credit card or bank account number.
Transportation remains our largest service, and we know that every ride is important and deserves to be filled. Because of our committed supporters like you, we have been able to fill 90% of all ride requests. Our goal is to continually increase our capacity, so every request is met. Your participation is vitally needed to help make this happen.
Together we will continue to foster individual well-being and independence for older adults. We offer unique and engaging enrichment programs, services and events. Thank you for helping us create meaningful opportunities for social connectedness in keeping with the SCNOVA mission.
Thank you for donating to the Shepherd’s Center of Northern Virginia. If you’d prefer to send a check to SCNOVA, please mail to Attn: Annual Appeal, 111 Church St, NW, Suite 202, Vienna, Virginia 22180.
View our Annual Appeal 2025
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) and IRA Distributions
Are you aware that IRA owners who are over 70 1/2 years old and are required to take a minimum distribution annually may make a contribution directly from a traditional IRA to a qualified charity? This is called a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). Here’s the good news. SCNOVA is a qualified 501 (c)(3) charity. This is a wonderful way to support our work while also saving on your taxes.
Per IRS rules, you may donate up to $100,000 without it being considered a taxable distribution, but we welcome any amount. Plus, the deduction lowers the donor’s taxable adjustable gross income. Furthermore, QCDs are a good choice for individuals who otherwise could not deduct all or part of their charitable donations. QCDs must be made directly from the IRA to SCNOVA. No intermediate steps, such as depositing funds into a personal account, are allowed. Donors must follow the IRS QCD rules to avoid paying taxes on the donation and all donations must be received by December 31, 2024, to qualify. If you need information about making a QCD donation, please contact us at 703-281-0538.