Together, we can touch lives.
Join us as we positively impact the youth in our communities.
For four decades, 100 Black Men of Indianapolis has been serving several hundred young African Americans in our community each year. We strive to improve their quality of life through mentoring-based educational programs designed to impact personal development and academic achievement. Your gift will make a profound impact. Consider the amazing things we can accomplish.
Recent News
Legislative changes took effect January 1—changes that may impact how or when you choose to make a charitable gift.
- A new deduction for nonitemizers. Claim an above-the-line deduction of up to $1,000 ($2,000 for joint filers) for cash gifts to qualified public charities (excluding donor-advised funds). If you don’t typically itemize your taxes, this is a new opportunity to save.
- A new cap on deductions for top earners. Itemizers in the 37% tax bracket will have the tax benefit of their deductions capped at 35%.
- A new minimum giving threshold. Itemizers may only deduct gift amounts that surpass 0.5% of their adjusted gross income. You may want to consider bunching gifts for multiple years into one tax year to exceed both the giving floor and the high standard deduction.
One thing hasn’t changed—charitable giving is still a powerful way to make a difference, create a legacy, and make the most of tax-smart planning.
Spotlight on Giving
Your IRA: A Versatile Giving Tool
Claw hammers are built for two completely opposite functions—pounding in nails and pulling them out. That claw isn’t an afterthought, but some people never notice it until someone points it out to them. Your IRA also has two different functions—saving and giving. If you are age 70½ or older, you might consider shifting from tax-advantaged retirement savings to easy, strategic philanthropy.
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We appreciate your unique connection to 100 Black Men of Indianapolis—and so do the K-12 students who gain self-esteem, personal responsibility, and academic motivation through our programs.
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Leave an Enduring Legacy
The 100 Society: Honoring the Transformative Power of Planned Giving
You hold the key to shaping a brighter future by supporting our youth development programs designed to encourage personal growth, academic improvement, and basic life skills. By including 100 Black Men of Indianapolis in your estate plan, you advance our mission, create a meaningful legacy, and qualify to join other supporters as part of our The 100 Society.