In general, distributions to you from your IRA are taxable. However, you can avoid the tax. If you are taking the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA then you can instruct the trustee of your IRA to distribute the cash directly to the Center. The distribution directly to the Center is called a Qualified Charitable Distribution or QCD. The IRS allows you to avoid paying taxes on all QCDs to organizations eligible to receive tax deductible contributions (like the Center) up to a combined limit of $100,000 per year. A QCD will also count towards your required minimum distribution.