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For US Tax Payers:

As a religious organization, NAUA has always operated as a tax exempt non-profit. To provide added assurance to our donors, we applied for and received a 501(c)(3) determination letter from the IRS. We are now officially identified as a tax-exempt organization under IRS Section 170, and we will be added to the IRS’ searchable database under our EIN (92-1079431).

Did you know there are several ways you can donate to the NAUA and save on your taxes, even in 2026?

In 2018, the standard deduction was significantly increased, causing most taxpayers to stop itemizing deductions. As a result, few people now claim charitable contributions as itemized deductions—the common approach before that change. However, there are still several excellent options to support the NAUA while minimizing taxes paid to Uncle Sam!

Here are a few ideas, ordered from simplest to most complex. Note: Tax rules can be complex and depend on your specific situation—it’s always a good idea to consult a tax professional before proceeding.

• Above-the-Line Deduction: (New for 2026 – Great for Non-Itemizers) A nice addition from the otherwise questionable “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed last year: Even if you take the standard deduction (and don’t itemize), you can now deduct up to $1,000 ($2,000 if married filing jointly) for cash contributions (e.g., check, credit card, electronic transfer) to qualified public charities. This is an above-the-line deduction, reducing your taxable income directly
• Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD): Once you reach age 70½, you can donate directly from your traditional IRA to a qualified nonprofit like the NAUA. The big advantages: The donated amount counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) without being included in your taxable income. This can help you avoid a higher tax bracket and may reduce Medicare premiums if you’re subject to IRMAA surcharges.
• Legacy Donation in your Will or Trust (Bequest): This is a wonderful way to support the NAUA after your passing—we’ve had several members do this over the years. Bequests to qualified charities like the NAUA are fully deductible from your taxable estate, so the NAUA receives the full amount with no estate taxes deducted.
• Appreciated Stock or Mutual Fund Donations: If you itemize (or are willing to), consider donating appreciated assets (stocks, mutual funds, etc.) directly to the NAUA instead of selling them first. You can generally deduct the full fair market value at the time of donation.
• Donor-Advised Fund (DAF): This option is a bit more complex. You contribute to a donor-advised fund (your own charitable “account”), take an immediate tax deduction for the contribution if you itemize, and later recommend grants to the NAUA. To maximize the benefit, many people “bunch” a large donation into one year—often well above the standard deduction threshold—to itemize that year and deduct the full amount. After that, you can direct grants from the fund to the NAUA in future years without additional deductions.

These strategies can make your generosity go even further—both for the NAUA and for your tax bill. Thank you for considering the NAUA in your giving plans!

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For Canadian Tax Payers:

Canada has a very significant plan providing quite generous tax benefits for gifting funds or equities to qualified CANADIAN Charitable organizations.

These benefits are available only to organizations that are recognized as charities by Revenue Canada. The works the charity does must be exclusively for Charitable proposes such as providing education, health care or reducing poverty. Note that a non profit organization (such as a local community league) likely does not qualify as a Charity as it mostly provides serves to its own members.

It is possible for Canadian NAUA members to establish a registered Canadian organization (such as has been done by  the Canadian Unitarian Council and other Canadian Churches) but this organization “must demonstrate “direction and control” over its foreign activities – meaning it remains responsible for how funds are spent abroad, typically via agency agreements”

At some future time NAUA may expand to become a family of national charities, but that is not the case today. Thus, the Canadian government provides NO tax advantage for donations to American registered charities or non-profits – including NAUA.