Thank you so much to our donors and foundations for your incredible generosity. No matter the amount, your charitable donation plays a critical role in sustaining and advancing Baltimore Clayworks’ year-round educational, artistic, exhibition, and scholarships programs. Our community arts program provides classes at multiple schools, community centers, churches and other outreach and recovery programs throughout Baltimore City and the surrounding regions.
Ways to Give Directly
Scan or Click to Give
By Mail: Send your check to: Baltimore Clayworks, 5707 Smith Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209.
By Telephone: Call 410-578-1919×217
Other Ways to Give
GIVING STOCK AND APPRECIATED SECURITIES
Giving appreciated securities held more than 12 months may offer a two-fold tax savings. First, you may avoid paying capital-gains tax on the increase in the value of your stock. In addition, you may receive a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock on the date of your gift. Subtracting the tax savings from what you originally paid for the stock can result in a gift that costs pennies on the dollar. Please consult your financial advisor for more information.
Please provide the following to your broker to make a gift to Baltimore Clayworks: Firm: T. Rowe Price | Account #: 30B479605 | Investor #: V9P383S | DTC #: 0443 | Federal ID: 52-1409133
It is important that you notify Baltimore Clayworks when your request is completed. Contact Matt Hyleck at 410-578-1919 x220 or email Matt.Hyleck@baltimoreclayworks.org.
DONATING FROM YOUR RMD (Required Minimum Distribution)
IRS rules require individuals who are 72 or older to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) each year from their tax-deferred retirement accounts. If you do not need all or part of your required minimum distribution funds for living expenses, it may make sense for you to avoid paying taxes on your required withdraw by donating all or part of your RMD from a Traditional IRA directly to Baltimore Clayworks. The qualified charitable distribution (QCD) can satisfy your required minimum distribution for the year up to $100,000.
Important: the tax-free transfer will not count if you withdraw the money from your IRA first and then you contribute to a charity.
- Knowing the Rules:
- Individuals must be 70 ½ or older to make a qualified charitable distribution.
- For the qualified charitable distribution to count towards your RMD, the funds must come out of your account by the end of the calendar year, December 31.
- Traditional IRA accounts are eligible for qualified charitable distributions. Not eligible: 401(K) or 403(b) accounts. For questions about whether your tax-deferred account is eligible, be sure to consult your financial or tax advisor.
- To qualify, funds must be transferred directly from the financial institution that manages your IRA to a qualified charity like Baltimore Clayworks. The financial firm must issue a check from your IRA payable to Clayworks. If the check is made payable to you, the distribution would not qualify as a qualified charitable distribution and would be treated as taxable income.
- If you wish, you can divide up the required minimum distribute to send to multiple 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. The maximum total annual distribution amount that can qualify for a qualified charitable distribution is $100,000.
- Important: the tax-free transfer will not count if you withdraw the money from your IRA first and then you contribute to a charity. Always be sure to consult with your financial, tax and/or legal advisors before taking any action to ensure you are making the right decision for you.
- Information you might need to initiate a qualified charitable distribution: Baltimore Clayworks is a certified 501c3 FEIN#52-1409133, located at 5707 Smith Ave. Baltimore, MD 21209.
EMPLOYER MATCH
Match your donation. Ask your Employer if they match donations.
GIVE A GIFT OF CLAY
Give a class, one-day workshop, art from our gallery or shop, or a Baltimore Clayworks Gift Card. For other details or options call 410-578-1919, email info@baltimoreclayworks.org, or stop in.
BEQUEST GIVING
Supporting the mission of Baltimore Clayworks with a bequest in your will, living trust or with a codicil (a simple amendment to an existing will) is a wonderful way to leave a lasting impact while using the resources you have today.
Types of Bequests
You can make an impact with one of these bequest types:
- Specific Bequest: Identify a specific asset such as real estate, a car, or other property, or earmark a gift for a specific dollar amount.
- Percentage Bequest: This bequest involves leaving a specific percentage of your overall estate to charity. For example, you could leave 5% of the value of your assets to Baltimore Clayworks.
- Residual Bequest: This bequest gives precedence to other bequests and then designates a percentage of the remaining assets to support Baltimore Clayworks.
- Contingent Bequest. For circumstances where you have designated a bequest which can no longer be met, you can add a contingency that the asset then be gifted to Baltimore Clayworks. For example, you have left an asset to your relative, but that relative is no longer alive at the time of your passing, the asset can then be gifted to Baltimore Clayworks.
Bequest Benefits
Bequests are revocable, meaning that the gift can be altered or changed for any reason you decide. Moreover, you can designate your bequest to support the programs at Baltimore Clayworks that you find the most meaningful and which you would like to see continue long into the future. With the guidance of your financial professional, bequests are exempt from federal estate taxes, and the charitable act may offset the estate tax-liability, resulting in a larger inheritance for your heirs.
Bequest Language
To make a bequest, you should speak with your attorney. Your attorney can help you include a bequest to Baltimore Clayworks in your estate plan. We have provided some basic bequest language to assist you and your attorney.
If you are considering making an outright bequest to Baltimore Clayworks, we recommend the following language:
Bequest of a Specific Dollar Amount
I hereby give, devise and bequeath _(gift amount)__ and No/100 dollars ($(DOLLARS)) to Baltimore Clayworks, a nonprofit organization located at 5707 Smith Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209, Federal Tax ID #52-1409133, for Baltimore Clayworks’ general use and purpose.
Bequest of Specific Personal Property
I hereby give, devise, and bequeath (DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY) to Baltimore Clayworks, a nonprofit organization located at 5707 Smith Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209, Federal Tax ID #52-1409133, for Baltimore Clayworks’ general use and purpose.
Bequest of Specific Real Estate
I hereby give, devise, and bequeath all of the right, title and interest in and to the real estate located at (YOUR ADDRESS OR DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY) to Baltimore Clayworks, a nonprofit organization located at 5707 Smith Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209, Federal Tax ID #52-1409133, for Baltimore Clayworks’ general use and purpose.
If you are considering making a bequest of a percentage of your estate to Baltimore Clayworks, we recommend the following language:
I hereby give, devise and bequeath ____ percent (___%) of my total estate, determined as of the date of my death, to Baltimore Clayworks, a nonprofit organization located at 5707 Smith Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209, Federal Tax ID #52-1409133, for Baltimore Clayworks’ general use and purpose.
I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Baltimore Clayworks, a nonprofit organization located at 5707 Smith Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209, Federal Tax ID #52-1409133, ALL OR A PERCENTAGE of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate to be used for Baltimore Clayworks’ general use and purpose.
If (primary beneficiary) does not survive me, then I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Baltimore Clayworks, a nonprofit organization located at 5707 Smith Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21209, Federal Tax ID #52-1409133, DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY to be used for Baltimore Clayworks’ general use and purpose.
If you are considering a bequest but would like to ensure that your bequest will be used for a specific purpose, please let us know. We would be happy to work with you and your attorney to help you identify ways to give and meet your charitable objectives. We will also work with you and your attorney to craft language to accomplish your goals.
If you are making a restricted bequest, we recommend that your attorney include the following provision to give Baltimore Clayworks flexibility should it no longer be possible for Baltimore Clayworks to use your gift as you originally intended:
If, in the judgment of the Board of Trustees of Baltimore Clayworks, it shall become impossible for Baltimore Clayworks to use this bequest to accomplish the specific purposes of this bequest, Baltimore Clayworks may use the income and principal of this gift for such purpose or purposes as the Board determines is most closely related to the restricted purpose of my bequest.
Donation Acceptance Policy – Gifts We Regretfully Cannot Accept
Baltimore Clayworks deeply values the generosity of our community and the spirit of giving that sustains our mission. To ensure that all contributions support our goals and uphold our integrity, we must respectfully decline certain types of gifts. These include:
- Gifts that do not align with our mission and core values, including those that conflict with our commitment to equity, inclusion, and artistic excellence.
- Gifts that could jeopardize our tax-exempt status, such as those with conditions that violate IRS regulations or nonprofit governance standards.
- Gifts that are too difficult or costly to administer, including those requiring extensive maintenance, legal oversight, or specialized handling beyond our capacity.
- Gifts intended for purposes outside our strategic goals, especially those that divert resources from our core programs and community impact.
- Gifts that could potentially harm our reputation, including those associated with controversial entities or activities.
- Gifts with overly restrictive conditions, particularly when the designated program is no longer active or the restrictions prevent reasonable use of the funds.
We are incredibly grateful for every donor’s intention to support our work. Your understanding of these guidelines helps us remain focused, transparent, and effective in serving our community through the ceramic arts. Thank you for being a vital part of our journey and for helping Baltimore Clayworks thrive.
Contact Us
Please contact us if you have any questions about how to make a bequest to Baltimore Clayworks or to request any additional information that might be helpful to you and your attorney as you consider making a bequest to us.
If you have included a bequest for Baltimore Clayworks in your estate plan, please contact us to let us know. We would like to thank you and recognize you for your planned gift.
Baltimore Clayworks disclaims any and all liability arising from the use, reliance upon, or interpretation of the contents of this document. Individuals are advised to seek professional legal counsel prior to utilizing this document for any legal purposes.
- Baltimore Clayworks
- 5707 Smith Ave., Baltimore, MD 21209
- (410) 578-1919
- info@baltimoreclayworks.org