2024 Year-End Giving Deadlines

As the tax year comes to a close, make sure you're aware of the deadlines and requirements for giving if you are planning to take a deduction for your contribution on your 2024 tax return. 

   
December 1 Last day to contribute to your passthrough fund to be able to recommend 2024 grants
   
December 1 Talk to your broker to initiate a gift of mutual fund shares  
   

December 9

Initiate any stock gifts you have planned  
   
December 16 Last day to submit grant recommendations from your fund. Following approval by the MCF Board, grant checks will be mailed the last week of December  
   
December 31 Donations delivered in person or by any delivery service (except the U.S. postal service) must be received at the MCF office by 4:30 today
   
December 31 Donations sent by U.S. mail must be received or postmarked by December 31 
   
January 10, 2025 Donations mailed and postmarked on or before December 31 must be received by this date
   

Wondering how to maximize your giving? Learn more about year-end giving strategies.

 

Start a New Fund

A permanent, named fund is a great way to meet your charitable goals.


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Gift & Estate Planning

Achieve your charitable giving goals through your will or estate plan.


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