Financial support is critical to the success and future growth of the Shepherd’s Center of Northern Virginia (SCNOVA). While program activities are supported through volunteer efforts, there are administrative expenses which are ongoing.
The Shepherd’s Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and contributions are tax-deductible up to the limit established by the IRS. Tax ID: 54-1882048.
How You Can Become a Supporter
Financial support is critical to the success and future growth of the Shepherd’s Center of Northern Virginia (SCNOVA). While program activities are supported through volunteer efforts, there are administrative expenses which are ongoing. The Shepherd’s Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and contributions are tax-deductible up to the limit established by the IRS. Tax ID: 54-1882048.
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When you click the Donate button, 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.
If you prefer, you may mail a check to the Shepherd’s Center.
Recurring Donation
If you would like to donate money on a regular basis, please enter the amount for each donation, select the frequency and the number of times your donation will occur, and then click the Recurring Donation icon. You will be taken to the PayPal website where you will be asked to set up an account to initiate the recurring donation. Your credit card will be automatically charged via PayPal until you cancel this donation.
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.
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Donor Story
Laura Huong, 48, is a single mother caring for her own, frail mother, age 78, who resides with her. After the busy morning routine, Laura has a moment to read the Shepherd’s Center (SC) annual appeal letter. She knows the money donated to SC is highly leveraged, because the majority of its services are provided by volunteers.
Laura reminisces about the past year, recalling how the Shepherd’s Center provided friendly visitors to spend time with her mother while Laura was at work and her children were at school. She also recalls the volunteer drivers that came each Thursday morning to take her mother to the Adventures in Learning program. Not only has the Shepherd’s Center given Laura a helping hand with her eldercare responsibilities; they have also given her mother a renewed purpose and vitality during this stage in her life.
Laura decides to give a generous donation to the Shepherd’s Center this year and take advantage of her employer’s corporate match program as well, knowing that because of her donation, the high-quality services provided by SC can continue to be offered to others as well.
December 3, 2024, we ask you to please keep the Shepherd’s Center of Northern Virginia in mind. As a non-profit we rely solely upon the support of community partners, grants and donations. To put your generosity into perspective, remember this, our funds go to enriching the lives of older adults in the communities we serve.