Your tax-deductible contribution will help ensure that The Arc of Massachusetts remains a strong advocate for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together we can make sure that individuals with I/DD have access to the opportunities and services that they need and deserve.

 

The Arc of Massachusetts depends on generous donations from supporters like you. Please make your tax-deductible year-end donation today.

 

Make an online gift at www.arcmass.org/donate.

 

Send your check to:

The Arc of Massachusetts, P.O. Box 541603, Waltham, MA 02454

Call us at 781-891-6270 x6105

 

Thank you for your consideration!

The IRA Charitable Rollover allows individuals who are 70½ and older to donate up to $100,000 each year from their IRAs to charitable organizations. While the distributions will not be considered taxable income, they will count toward satisfying the annual required minimum distribution. This giving method can play a highly valuable role in one's financial planning.

 

To initiate a transfer, please contact your IRA administrator for instructions. You can give using the rollover provision even if you have a 401(k), 403(b), or similar plan. The administrator for your retirement plan can create a rollover IRA from which funds can be transferred to The Arc of Massachusetts.

 

Retirement plans are among the most highly taxed assets one can own. They are subject to income tax in life, estate tax at death, and income tax when left to an individual other than a spouse. Although IRA Charitable Rollover gifts do not qualify for the charitable deduction, they are in effect 100% deductible.

As in all charitable gift decision-making, please review this option with your advisor.

Please contact Katrin Aback, Director of Development, at aback@arcmass.org or 781-891-6270 x6105 if you have questions.

On Friday, December 16, The Arc of Massachusetts lit up the Prudential Tower in our signature orange as part of The Shops at Prudential Center 31 Nights of Light celebration. The Prudential Center selects a nonprofit partner for each night in December and lights the Prudential Tower in the organization's color. The annual event has been taking place since 2009 and helps to raise awareness of important causes. The Arc of Massachusetts was delighted to be chosen a lighting partner this year!

 

Executive Director Leo Sarkissian was joined by members of the Minute Man Arc Chorus for the ceremonial "flipping of switch" to light up the tower. The chorus also made the event particularly festive, performing several classic holiday carols. Shoppers and people who work in the Prudential Tower stopped by to sing along and join in the cheer.

 

For photos and more information, visit www.arcmass.org/lighting or www.facebook.com/thearcofmass.