The A.J. Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice is a charitable organization qualified to operate under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. Your contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Bequests are a simple, highly effective way to leave a lasting legacy. Extend your commitment to peace and justice into the future by designating the A.J. Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice in your will. Share this sentence with your attorney or financial planner: “I bequeath $_____or __% of my estate to the A.J. Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice, Inc., 55 Exchange Pl Ste 405, New York, NY 10005.”
Stock and mutual fund gifts to the Muste Foundation are always welcome. If you are holding stocks or mutual funds that have appreciated in value, there may be tax advantages to donating them. If you choose to donate stock, mutual funds, or retirement account distributions, please contact us with your gift details so we can promptly acknowledge your generosity.
If you are at least 70 1/2 years old, you may be able to directly transfer tax-free distributions of up to $100,000 per year from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to qualified charitable organizations such as the Muste Foundation, without having to count the transfers as income for federal income tax purposes. Contact your IRA administrator or financial planner for details.
You can set up an endowment, create a special fund or direct your gift toward a particular purpose or issue area that coincides with our mission to support the nonviolent movement for social justice. If you intend your gift to benefit one of our sponsored projects, be sure to let us know.
Contact us at 212-533-4335 or [email protected] for details. The A.J. Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice is a charitable organization qualified to operate under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. Your contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.