New IRA Limit Opens Opportunity for Charitable Giving
Do you want to make a meaningful impact and steward your finances wisely? The new IRA charitable giving limits make it easier to support the causes you love.
New Limits for 2025 – Secure Act 2.0
The annual Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) limit, previously set at $100,000, has been increased to $108,000 per individual for 2025, according to the retirement provisions of the Secure Act 2.0 bill. A married couple with separate IRAs can contribute a combined total of up to $216,000 annually. In 2025, if you are 70 ½ years old or older, you may use a QCD to donate to qualified charities directly from an IRA.
This is good news for Influence Lab Partners who want to give a special year-end donation to our mission. The Influence Lab is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Established in 2014, we’ve earned Guidestar’s Silver Transparency Award with Candid.org, considered the most widely adopted symbol of transparency for nonprofit organizations in the U.S. This translates into heightened value for our partners, who can support the work of The Influence Lab and Influence Women with trust and confidence.
Why Your Partnership is Critical
Phil and Kathleen Cooke train the media team at the 60,000 member Christ’s Commission Fellowship church in Manila.
The digital age has placed an increased demand on ministries to elevate their media and digital strategies to share the gospel. The Influence Lab has stepped up to meet that need, thanks to the generous support of our partners, going to places where strategic training is not readily available or accessible.
Invitations from other countries requesting our help come in almost weekly. To say “yes” to these requests requires ramping up funding to meet the need.
Gain the Tax Benefits of Charitable Giving in 2025
If you would like to take advantage of the tax benefits of charitable giving through your IRA and partner with us in the mission, give your donation here.
Your partnership with The Influence Lab impacts nations, and through the branch of Influence Women, enables and inspires Christian filmmakers and creatives to produce content with a positive impact on culture.
See the Impact of Your Partnership with The Influence Lab
Here are just a few of the testimonies we’ve received:
“For more than 15 years, Phil and Kathleen Cooke have made a profound impact on media (and church) leaders across Australia and New Zealand… Their leadership remains outstanding, and their voices are deeply valued within the Church and the Christian media landscape.”
—Nathan Brown, CEO – Christian Media & Arts Australia
Phil and Kathleen with Pastor Peter and Deonna Tan-Chi in Manila.
“Phil and Kathleen Cooke have made a significant impact on our pastors and media leaders at Christ’s Commission Fellowship. Phil opened our eyes to the power of media and communication in a world where attention spans grow shorter and clarity is more essential than ever. His teaching challenged us to steward every tool—technology, creativity, and skill—to present the unchanging message of the gospel clearly and compellingly. We are deeply grateful…”
—Pastor Peter Tan-Chi, Christ’s Commission Fellowship, a 60,000-member church in Manila, Philippines
“As a singer/songwriter artist in the entertainment industry, Influence Women’s events has always been something I have looked forward to. It’s like iron sharpening iron where you meet others of your tribe: women of all generations in the entertainment industry and connect with new friends, possible future collaborators, or mentors. It’s great to know that we are not alone on this journey.”
—Florence LaRue, Vocalist, The 5th Dimension/Actress-/Author of “Grace in Your Second Act”
“Influence Women is shifting and shaping the culture for women in media everywhere at any age. With a focus on empowering women, they’re building a vibrant community where support, encouragement, and networking thrive.”
—Jaclyn Quisenberry, Producer/Entertainment Marketing Professional and Biola University Alumni
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