Tax-Smart Giving
There are many ways to support The Store beyond a traditional cash donation. Tax-smart giving options can help you maximize your charitable impact while supporting your financial goals.
Whether you're recommending a grant from your Donor-Advised Fund, making a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA, donating appreciated stock, or planning a legacy gift, your generosity helps provide groceries with dignity and access to supportive services for neighbors across Middle Tennessee.
Donor-Advised Funds
A simple way to give through your charitable account.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (IRA Giving)
Make a tax-smart gift directly from your IRA.
Gifts of Stock
Make a greater impact through appreciated securities.
Planned & Legacy Giving
Leave a legacy of hope for future generations.
Questions? We're here to help you explore the giving option that's right for you.
Brittney Brown
Development Team
Donor-Advised Funds
Recommend a grant from your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) at any time to support neighbors facing food insecurity. Your gift helps ensure families have access to fresh groceries and supportive services with dignity.
The Store
81-4247568
PO Box 128287
Nashville, TN 37212
DAF grants are easy to recommend, offer flexibility in your giving, and help provide groceries with dignity and hope for our neighbors.
Connect with BrittneyQualifed Charitable Distributions (IRA Giving)
If you're age 70½ or older, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) may allow you to support The Store while potentially reducing taxable income and satisfying all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
Support neighbors experiencing food insecurity
Potentially reduce taxable income
Satisfy all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), if applicable under current IRS rules
Gifts of Appreciated Stock
Donating appreciated stocks or securities may allow you to make a larger charitable gift while potentially reducing capital gains taxes. Our development team can provide transfer instructions and coordinate with your financial advisor or brokerage firm. Contact us to learn more.
Planned & Legacy Giving
Including The Store in your estate plans is a meaningful way to ensure more neighbors have access to healthy food, compassionate support, and hope for years to come.
- Bequest in your will or trust
- Retirement account beneficiary designations
- Life insurance beneficiary designations
- Other planned giving vehicles
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Store a qualified charitable organization?
Yes. The Store is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions. Our Tax ID, or EIN, is 81-4247568.
Can I make a Qualified Charitable Distribution?
Individuals age 70½ or older may be eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution directly from an IRA to The Store. A QCD may count toward your Required Minimum Distribution, when applicable, and the transferred amount is generally excluded from taxable income. Please ask your IRA administrator to make the distribution payable directly to The Store and consult your tax or financial advisor about your eligibility.
Does The Store accept gifts of stock?
Yes. The Store accepts gifts of appreciated stock and other securities. For transfer instructions, please contact Brittney Brown at 615-887-1978 or brittney@thestore.org.
Can I designate my gift?
Undesignated gifts give The Store the greatest flexibility to respond where the need is most urgent and make the strongest possible impact for our neighbors. We are also glad to discuss gifts intended for a particular purpose, program, or area of impact. Please contact Brittney Brown before making your gift so we can talk through your goals and confirm the best way to direct it.
Can you provide tax advice?
The Store can provide the organizational information and documentation needed to complete your gift, but we cannot offer legal, financial, or tax advice. Please consult your attorney, financial advisor, or tax professional to determine which giving option is right for you.
We're Here to Help
Please reach out anytime—our team would be honored to answer questions and walk alongside you in your giving journey. Thank you.
Give with Confidence.
Give with Purpose.
When you choose a tax-smart way to give, you're doing more than making a charitable contribution. You're helping ensure that more neighbors can shop for healthy food with dignity, access supportive services, and experience the hope that comes from a community that cares.
