How Your Donation to Speakers for Africa Changes Lives—and Can Lower Your Taxes

Peyton Thomas
Oct 18
3 min read

When you give to Speakers for Africa, Inc., your generosity creates lasting change—and can reward you at tax time. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all contributions are tax-deductible under U.S. law.

Your gift helps rebuild schools, provide clean water, and bring education to children in Uganda—while potentially reducing your taxable income.

📝 How Your Donation to Speakers for Africa Makes an Impact—and a Difference on Your Taxes

When you give to Speakers for Africa, Inc., your generosity creates lasting change—and can reward you at tax time.As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all contributions are tax-deductible under U.S. law.

Your gift helps rebuild schools, provide clean water, and bring education to children in Uganda—while potentially reducing your taxable income.

🌍 Why Your Gift Matters and How You Can Donate and Lower Your Taxes

Every donation makes a measurable difference:

🏫 Classroom reconstruction for vulnerable schools in Kampala
🚰 Clean water and sanitation projects, including pit latrines for students
🍽️ School lunches, desks, and materials for orphaned children
⚽ Youth programs that promote teamwork and equality

💬 "Every donation we receive brings hope, dignity, and opportunity to hundreds of children who would otherwise go without."— Peyton Thomas, Executive Director, Speakers for Africa, Inc.

🎯 Your contribution doesn’t just build classrooms—it builds futures.

💰 Understanding Tax-Deductible Donations

When you itemize your deductions on your tax return, the IRS allows you to claim donations made to approved charities like Speakers for Africa.

📘 IRS Quick Fact:You can generally deduct up to 50% of your adjusted gross income (AGI) for cash donations.Some gifts, like property or stock, may have 20% or 30% limits. 🔗 Source: IRS Charitable Contribution Deduction Guidelines ✅ Your donation = reduced taxable income + greater humanitarian impact.

🧾 How to Ensure Your Donation Qualifies

Keep your receipt. Speakers for Africa automatically issues donation receipts.
Donate through verified channels:🎁 Donate securely here or mail a check to Speakers for Africa, Inc.
Give by December 31. Donations made before year-end qualify for that tax year.

🕊️ For Donors Age 70½ and Older

💡 Give Directly From Your IRA—Tax-Free! Donors aged 70½ or older can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from their IRA to Speakers for Africa. Benefits: Donate up to $105,000 per year (2024 limit) directly from your IRA Counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Excluded from your taxable income—no need to itemize Married couples can each give $105,000, totaling $210,000 annually 🎯 A one-to-one gift from your retirement to a child’s future—completely tax-free. Ask your IRA custodian to send funds directly to:Speakers for Africa, Inc. (EIN: 93-1552982) 🔗 Learn more: IRS Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

💡 Other Ways to Maximize Your Impact

📦 Double Your Donation With Employer Matching Many companies will match employee donations to nonprofits.Some even match two-for-one.Check with your HR department about gift matching programs. 💳 You can also set up monthly or quarterly donations to sustain progress year-round.

❤️ Give With Purpose. Leave a Legacy.

Your support gives children in Uganda a chance to learn, grow, and thrive in safe environments.From rebuilding classrooms to providing clean water, you are changing lives. This is Why Your Gift Matters and How You Can Donate and Lower Your Taxes.

🌱 “We’re building not just schools—but a generation of dreamers who believe in their own potential.”

🎁 Make your impact today:👉 Donate Now

🔔 Final Call to Action: Be the Difference

Every donation to Speakers for Africa is tax-deductible, life-changing, and deeply appreciated.Whether from your income, retirement, or business, your gift empowers children to achieve their dreams.

✅ Donate now: www.speakersforafrica.org/donate✅ Share our mission: Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube ✅ Inspire others to give