Ways to Give to InMotion®

Non-cash gifts, such as those from donor-advised funds, qualified charitable distributions from IRAs, and gifts of appreciated stock offer impactful and tax-advantaged ways to support InMotion’s mission.

Donor-Advised Funds

InMotion accepts contributions from donor advised funds (DAFs). A donor-advised fund is a giving account established at a public charity, such as a community foundation. It allows donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction and then recommend grants from the fund over time.  Donors can contribute to the fund as frequently as they like, and then recommend grants to their favorite charitable organizations (such as InMotion), whenever it makes sense for them. Please note: donors may not receive personal benefit (including goods and services) from grants.

Donors can now recommend DAF grants to InMotion using the simple form on this page. Currently, clients of BNY Mellon, Fidelity Charitable and Schwab Charitable can make a designation through the form.

When you click “next” on the form, you will be redirected to log in to your financial institution to complete the transaction. InMotion’s tax ID is 46-4102770.

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD)

If you are age 70 1/2 or older, you can make a gift directly from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to InMotion. These gifts, called Qualified Charitable Distributions, can count towards your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if you have reached the age when you must take funds from your IRA (now 73). You can make a gift of up to $105,000 per year by making a request through your IRA administrator. Making a gift to InMotion directly from your IRA will eliminate the federal income tax that you would normally pay. For this reason, “IRA QCDs” do not qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction. Beginning in 2023, the SECURE 2.0 Act raised the age that you must begin taking RMDs to age 73. If you reach age 72 in 2023, the required beginning date for your first RMD is April 1, 2025, for 2024 (from www.irs.gov).

Gifts of Appreciated Stock

A gift of appreciated stock (held for more than one year) to InMotion can benefit you in two ways: you receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full fair market value of the securities, and at the same time you may avoid capital gains taxes on appreciated stock. This helps your gift go even further! Gifts of securities can be made by electronic transfer. Please use our Securities Transfer Instruction Form for account information and to notify us of an impending securities transfer.

Smart Giving in 2025

How to Make Your Gift Go Further This Year:

  • Front-load or “bunch” your giving: Consider moving future donations into 2025 to take advantage of current tax rules before new limits begin in 2026.
  • Use a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF): A DAF is an excellent tool for bunching charitable contributions. You can contribute a larger amount in 2025 to receive the full deduction under the current rules, then recommend grants to InMotion® and other charities over the next several years.
  • Don’t have a DAF? You can easily open one through a community foundation or financial institution. Establishing and funding a DAF before the end of the year allows you to capture 2025’s tax advantages while giving you flexibility to support InMotion® and other causes you care about in the future.
  • Leverage Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): If you are 70½ or older, you can make tax-free donations directly from your IRA to a charity. The 2025 limit is $108,000 per person and counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). A QCD is not affected by the new rules taking effect in 2026 and can reduce your taxable income, which may provide additional tax benefits.
  • Donate appreciated assets: If you own stock or other investments that have grown in value, donating them can be a smart way to give. You’ll avoid paying capital gains tax and may be able to deduct the full fair market value of your gift (up to certain AGI limits)—helping you make a bigger impact at no additional cost.
  • Understand the new AGI floor (for itemizers): Starting in 2026, only charitable gifts that exceed 0.5% of your income will be deductible. For example, if your income is $200,000, the first $1,000 of giving wouldn’t be deductible — so gifts made in 2025 will give you the best tax benefit.
Every gift makes an impact: Your support helps people with Parkinson’s disease feel better every day through InMotion’s free programs.

Important Note: This information is provided for general educational purposes only and should not be considered legal or tax advice. Please consult your financial advisor or attorney to decide what works best for your situation.

Legal/Important Information

Gifts should be designated to InMotion. Legal Address: 23905 Mercantile Road, Beachwood, OH 44122. EIN/Tax Identification Number: 46-4102770

Please note: this material presented on this page has been prepared for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, accounting, or financial advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting and financial advisors before engaging in any transaction.

Questions about Making a Gift?

Please contact Chief Development Officer Wendy Voelker at 216-342-4016 or wvoelker@beinmotion.org