Planned Giving Options
Beneficiary (IRA, etc.)
Name or designate the National Cryptologic Foundation as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other qualified retirement plan.
Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
The Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is an excellent way to show your support for the National Cryptologic Foundation and receive tax benefits in return. As you plan your required minimum distributions (RMD), consider using your IRA account to make the most of your charitable giving. You can receive a tax benefit even if you take the standard deduction.
Inclusion in Will or Trust
The following are examples of how to indicate a general or undesignated gift to the National Cryptologic Foundation:*
Sample Bequest of Remainder of Estate
"I give, devise, and bequeath to the National Cryptologic Foundation, Inc., TAX I.D. #52-1986104, all [or state the fraction or percentage] of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal. The National Cryptologic Foundation may be contacted in care of 808 Landmark Dr, Ste 223, Glen Burnie, MD 21061-4985, 443-795-4498."
Sample Bequest of Specific Amount
"I give, devise, and bequeath $_____ to the National Cryptologic Foundation, Inc., TAX I.D. #52-1986104. The National Cryptologic Foundation may be contacted in care of 808 Landmark Dr, Ste 223, Glen Burnie, MD 21061-4985, 443-795-4498."
*These are merely suggestions as to content and should be written or adapted by legal counsel to fit the contributor's individual situation.
Life Insurance Policy
Transfer ownership of a paid-up life insurance policy to the National Cryptologic Foundation (NCF). The NCF can elect to cash in the policy now or hold it.
Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Give to the NCF through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), a convenient and tax-efficient way to support our mission.
Email Rebecca Diamond, Director of Development, at [email protected] for more information or to explore additional ways of giving to the NCF.






