Contribute From Your IRA
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA can benefit both you and the geosciences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I write a check from my IRA account to the AAPG Foundation?
Of course! You may write a check on your IRA account, but please note that your check must clear your IRA fund administrator before December 31 or your gift may not satisfy any of your required minimum distribution and you could be subject to a penalty. We recommend you or your administrator mail such checks no later than December 10th and use a method of mail that allows tracking (like USPS Priority Mail).
Important: You will lose the tax deduction if the money is paid to you first and then donated to charity.
Please mail your check to the address below. Be sure to include your name and address in the reference field on the check to ensure prompt acknowledgement of your gift.
What mailing address do I use for my QCD donation?
Your Qualified Charitable Distribution check must be sent directly from your IRA custodian / administrator to the AAPG Foundation. Please provide this mailing address to your IRA custodian / administrator:
- The AAPG Foundation
- P.O. Box 979
- Tulsa, OK 74101-0979
- Federal Tax ID: 73-1298684
Please ask your financial institution to include your name and address in the reference field on the check to ensure prompt acknowledgement of your gift.
Can I send my QCD by ACH?
Yes! If you would like to make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) gift, automatic clearing house (ACH) transfers are the most efficient and cost-effective payment method for gifts up to $1 million USD. To make an ACH transfer directly from your IRA account, please provide the following information to your IRA custodian:
- Trust Provider: Commerce Trust
- Name of Account: The AAPG Foundation
- Bank Address: 1000 Walnut Street 16th Floor, Kansas City, Missouri 64106
- Contact: Stacey Winkelbauer
- Phone: (816) 234-2529
- Account #: 2718163
- ABA/Routing #: 101000019
Please ask your financial institution to include your name and address in the "identification number" field on the ACH transfer to ensure prompt acknowledgement of your gift.
If your organization requires additional confirmation of account and routing information (such as a bank verification letter), please contact Brianna Fusick at bfusick@aapgfoundation.org.
The AAPG Foundation is exempt from Federal Income Tax under IRC ยง501(c)(3).
Thank you for investing in the future of the energy geosciences!
Note: We do not offer tax advice. The information above is provided based on general guidelines. Please consult a qualified tax advisor for the specific application of current tax law.