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Ancient Rome Live is part of the American Institute for Roman Culture, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States. All donations are tax-deductible. Thank you for your generous support. Click below to choose your donation method:
Monthly Donation
Pledge your support with a monthly donation for one year, and as a thank-you for your generosity, we’re pleased to offer the following benefits:
Same as Centuriones, plus:
Your name featured in the rolling end credits of two (2) videos each month
Same as Consulares, plus:
Your name featured in the rolling end credits of all videos
Quarterly virtual coffee with Darius Arya
Full-day private walking tour of Rome with Darius Arya
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Donating appreciated stocks, mutual funds, or bonds is a tax-smart way to give. By contributing securities directly, you can avoid capital gains tax, support a cause you value, and potentially rebalance or strengthen your portfolio at the same time.
Step One: Donate Stock
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Name: AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR ROMAN CULTURE
Account Number: 5615-8730
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DTC transfer DTC clearing #0164, code 40
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Step Two: Notify Us
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Name of the stock
Number of shares
Your name and address
Donor-advised funds
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a giving account held at a 501(c)(3) public charity, which manages the fund on your behalf. You can donate to a DAF at any time, get an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to nonprofits whenever you choose. In other words: give when you can, grant when it’s needed.
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Giving with IRAs
If you’re over 70½, a gift from your IRA can offer some of the best tax advantages of any charitable donation. Starting at 70½ you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), and once you turn 73, that QCD can also count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).