With thoughtful gift planning you can make a powerful gift to Washington National Cathedral—one that reflects your values while supporting the Cathedral’s mission to continue flourishing as a house of prayer for all people. How might you make an impact before 2026 ends?
Consider the following ways to give:
Appreciated Securities
Gifts of securities, such as stocks and mutual funds, entitle you to an income tax charitable deduction for their full market value. You avoid capital gains tax if the securities that you contribute have appreciated in value.
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
If you are 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift of up to $111,000 in 2026 to the Washington National Cathedral from your IRA account. Your gift is not included in taxable income from your IRA. If you are age 73 or older, a QCD gift can satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) without increasing your income taxes.
Donor-Advised Funds
Make an outright gift now by recommending a grant to Washington National Cathedral or create a succession plan to recommend that Washington National Cathedral receive all or a portion of the fund value upon the termination of the fund.
Gifts that Pay You Back
A charitable gift annuity (CGA) can help you support the Cathedral’s mission while providing dependable income for life. When you make a gift, you receive fixed payments for yourself or a loved one, along with an immediate charitable income tax deduction. In addition, a portion of your annuity payments may be tax-free. Your payment rate is determined by the age of the annuitant(s) when the gift is made.
Year-end gifts are a powerful way to make an impact at the Washington National Cathedral. Contact us today at PlannedGiving@Cathedral.org to discuss different giving strategies.