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What the New Tax Law Means for Your Giving
Changes to the tax code beginning January 1, 2026, could affect how—and when—you choose to give to Feeding America and other nonprofits.
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What’s new:
- Tax benefit for non-itemizers
Even if you don’t itemize, you can deduct up to $1,000 (single filers) or $2,000 (married couples). So even smaller donations can make an impact. Note: Gifts to donor advised funds are excluded.
- New floor for itemizers
You will need to give at least 0.5% of your adjusted gross income (AGI) to claim a charitable deduction. Consider maximizing your giving in 2025 before the new rule takes effect.
- New limit for top earners
Currently, top earners get a 37-cent tax benefit for every $1 deducted. Starting in 2026, that drops to 35 cents. If you are in the top tax bracket, consider giving more this year to avoid losing tax benefits next year.
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What stays:
- Income tax brackets
The new law permanently extends the current tax rates.
- Standard deduction
For 2025, it will be $15,750 for single filers and $31,500 for married couples filing jointly. If you don’t itemize, you may still benefit if you give appreciated stock, real estate or, if you are 70½ or older, from your IRA.
- Deduction limit for cash gifts
You can still deduct cash gifts of up to 60% of your AGI. Consider combining your cash and non-cash assets (often called blended giving) to maximize your tax benefits and impact.
- Estate and gift tax exemption
It will increase to $15 million per individual and $30 million per married couple filing jointly. Your estate is likely under this amount, so focus on current giving to receive tax benefits.
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Want to make the most of a gift to Uplift in 2025?
Contact Ross Dessert plannedgiving@feedingamerica.org.
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More Ways You Can Grow Compassion and Hope
More Ways to Give 
Giving Through Your Donor Advised Fund →
Turn your giving strategy into a force for good. Your DAF grant can help families move from hunger to hope.
It’s easy to make a gift to Uplift through your Donor Advised Fund. A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a type of giving administered by a third party that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to easily support our work. An increasingly popular charitable tool, DAFs are a great way to both simplify your charitable giving and achieve your philanthropic goals.
Tribute and Memorial Gift →
If you would like to recognize someone, please indicate that with your online donation or include a note with a check including their name and address. We'll send a notification to the recipient telling them of your thoughtful memorial or honorary gift.
Give in Your Will →
• Your legacy can
A planned gift builds a future where every child, parent, and neighbor has the food they need to thrive.
You don’t need to be wealthy or a specific age to make a meaningful gift for your loved ones and create an enduring impact.
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Giving Through Your IRA →Â
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), also known as IRA Charitable Rollovers, are an easy and smart way for individuals in the United States, age 70½ or older, to use their IRAs to maximize charitable impact. When you make a QCD from your IRA, you can support Uplift without paying income taxes on the contributed funds.
Give Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds →
Donate smart and save on taxes—gifts of stock  can help you make a bigger impact for families facing hunger.
Donating appreciated stocks, mutual funds or bonds is an efficient way to contribute that may provide you with significant tax benefits. You can make a gift of appreciated securities to Uplift while avoiding capital gains tax.
Wire Transfers →
For instructions on how to send your donation directly from your bank or investment account, please contact us at giving@uplift.org
Donate Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies →
Your crypto can spark real change; transforming digital assets into real-world meals for neighbors in need.
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- Why Give? Highlighting the need and impact of financial donations
- Ways to Give: One-time, monthly, tribute gifts, corporate matching, planned giving
- Your Impact: What $10, $50, $100, etc. can do for the homeless
- Featured Donor Story: Someone sharing why they support Uplift
- Donation Form: Embedded or linked to QGiv donation platform
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Every dollar shared with Uplift turns into meals, warmth, and compassion on the streets of Kansas City.
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Uplift stays lean; a small staff supports a large volunteer network
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