The financial contributions of our members are the lifeblood of the Association of BellTel Retirees. It is through that support that we are able to accomplish our non-profit advocacy.
In November of 2023, the Association of BellTel Retirees set out to raise $50,000 in our Giving Season fundraiser, to bridge the gap needed to continue our advocacy.
Thanks to the generous spirit of our members, we far exceeded our goal and raised over $85,000 by the conclusion of 2023.
We thank each and every one of our members who donated during this time and throughout the year. We know the struggles our members are facing, and every dollar given is one spent thoughtfully and righteously for the benefit of all our members.
If you did not have the chance to donate during our giving season fundraiser, please do so early in 2024 and make an investment in your retirement security.
You can donate to the Association with a one time or recurring digital payment on our website at BellTelRetirees.org/Donate-Now or you can mail a contribution of any amount to the address below:
Association of BellTel Retirees, Inc.
Department 3170
P.O. Box 986500
Boston, MA 02298-6500
One of the best ways to further contribute is to include the Association in your estate or planned giving.
Planned giving, sometimes referred to as gift planning or legacy giving, is a way to support nonprofits or social-good organizations like the Association. Planned giving enables individuals to make larger gifts than they could make from their ordinary income.
These plans use estate and tax planning to provide donations to charities— as well as heirs and educational institutions—in ways that maximize the gift and minimize its impact on the donor’s estate.
Also keep in mind that the new age for Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) is 73 years old. Your RMD is the required amount to take out every year after you turn 73. However, with a Qualified Charity Distribution (QCD), you can take your RMD and avoid the tax increase on your income, if you donate to a qualified charity like the Association of BellTel Retirees. Contact us with questions you might have.
The Association of BellTel Retirees would be nothing without the support of our members and volunteers. We thank all our member who donated in 2023 and all our members who will generously give in 2024.
All donations to the Association of BellTel Retirees are tax deductible as we are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Every single dollar is used to support our advocacy for the rights of retirees, and our earned benefits, all over the country.
