Fiddlesticks Fall/Winter 2026 Piper

THE PIPER | FALL/WINTER 2026

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UNITED WAY

ROB GILMORE Chair

For 2026, the annual QCD exclusion limit is $111,000, so Members may consider directing up to $110,000 of an IRA distribution to United Way as part of their charitable giving strategy. If you are considering a QCD, work with your IRA custodian and tax advisor to ensure the distribution goes directly to the charitable organization and is handled according to IRS requirements. A Special Opportunity from Delta Air Lines We are also pleased to share that Delta Air Lines is offering a matching opportunity for United Way contributions through September 2026. If you are eligible for the Delta matching program, this is an excellent opportunity to increase your contribution’s impact. Your gift, combined with a corporate match, means more resources to help people in our community. We encourage all Fiddlesticks Members to take advantage of the opportunity while it is available. Thank You, Fiddlesticks! The results of last year’s campaign—$294,465 raised against a goal of $235,000—show what happens when the Fiddlesticks community comes together with a common purpose. Let’s build on that success in 2026–2027. Thank you for your generosity, your compassion, and your commitment to helping our neighbors. Together, we can make an even greater difference this year. Committee members: Dick Bean, Ann Demming, Kevin Gilmore, Linda Manone, Jack Pallotta, Bruce Shay, Betteann Sherman, Pietro Tonino, Katherine Van der May, and Gerry Wolken

Fiddlesticks United Way 2026–2027: Together, We Can Make a Difference The Fiddlesticks United Way Campaign is getting underway for 2026–2027, and once again, our goal is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people and families throughout our community. Last year, Fiddlesticks Members demonstrated just how powerful our collective generosity can be. Our 2025–2026 campaign goal was $235,000, and thanks to the incredible generosity of Fiddlesticks Members, we exceeded that goal by a remarkable margin—raising $294,465! That result is a tremendous accomplishment and reflects the compassion and commitment of the Fiddlesticks community. Every contribution helps United Way and its partner organizations address critical needs in our community, including food assistance, housing, utility support, homelessness, and other services that help individuals and As we begin this year’s campaign, we hope Fiddlesticks Members will once again consider making United Way a priority. Your continued support allows local organizations to respond to people facing difficult circumstances and in need of a helping hand. Every gift matters. Whether you contribute $100, $1,000, $5,000, or more, your generosity joins with that of other Fiddlesticks Members to create an impact far greater than any one individual could make alone. We will be sending more information about this year’s campaign in October. A Tax-Smart Opportunity for IRA Owners For Members who are 70½ or older, another opportunity exists to support United Way while potentially receiving significant tax benefits. A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) allows an eligible IRA owner to have money transferred directly from an IRA to a qualified charitable organization. A QCD can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), while potentially allowing the charitable distribution to be excluded from taxable income. families get back on their feet. Looking Ahead to 2026–2027

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