Support the Mission of Friends of Okefenokee NWR Through Your IRA

You can make a meaningful impact on the Friends of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge by donating all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) directly from your IRA.

This type of gift—often called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)—is a simple way to support conservation, education, and visitor programs that protect the Okefenokee for generations to come.

How It Helps the Friends of Okefenokee NWR

Your RMD contribution:

• Strengthens environmental education programs for students and families

• Supports refuge projects that improve trails, exhibits, and visitor experiences

• Helps fund conservation initiatives that protect wildlife and preserve the swamp’s natural beauty

• Provides steady, reliable support that allows us to plan for the future

Tax Benefits

A donation made directly from your IRA is not tax‑deductible, but it does exclude that amount from your taxable income. This means:

• You satisfy your annual RMD

• You avoid paying taxes on the amount donated

• The Friends receive the full value of your gift

How to Get Started

Contact your IRA administrator and let them know you’d like to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution to the Friends of Okefenokee NWR. They will guide you through the simple process.