A donation of cash is the most direct way to support the Rail Passengers Association. You benefit from a charitable tax credit while taking positive action to help Rail Passengers Association work on your behalf. You can make your gift online or by sending a check or money order by mail to:

Rail Passengers Association
1200 G St. NW, Suite 240
Washington, DC 20005

If you’re sending a check or money order, please let us know if you would like your gift to be used for a specific purpose.

The Rail Passengers Association (RPA) is the public identity of the National Association of Railroad Passengers, Inc. (NARP), which is an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization. Donations made to the Rail Passengers Association (RPA) &/or National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) are tax deductible, with the exception of any Amtrak Guest Rewards Point received, which have a taxable value of 2.5 cents per point.

Please note that donations are considered as separate gifts above and beyond membership fees, and DO NOT count towards membership fees. For Membership, you must Join or Renew instead.

Making a gift through your Donor-advised Fund (DAF) gives you the flexibility with your funds and has tax benefits. Recommend a grant for the Rail Passengers Association from your DAF using the link below. Simply start typing in your fund provider name and the system will prompt you through the process.

When you give a memorial or tribute gift to Rail Passengers Association to honor someone special, you’re expressing your love, admiration, and gratitude in one of the most meaningful ways there is. Your gift will honor your loved one, create a lasting tribute, and advance the expansion and improvements of the nation’s railways.

You can use stocks, bonds, and mutual funds that have appreciated in value to support our shared vision. You may receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full market value of the stock (up to a maximum of 30% of your adjusted gross income) and avoid paying the capital gains tax on any increase in the value of the stock.

Would you like to maximize the impact of your giving and encourage other supporters to mobilize on behalf of the Rail Passengers Association? Consider sponsoring a matching gift challenge. Donate a pool of funds to the Rail Passengers Association, from which we will match any donation made within a given period of time. In this way, you can double the impact of your giving.

You can transfer funds from your IRA directly to the Rail Passengers Association. This is an effective way to have an immediate impact and ensure the American Rail passenger has an advocate and a voice. Here’s how it works:

• You must be 70 ½ or older.
• An individual may transfer up to a total of $100,000 per year and a married couple may give up to $200,000.
• An individual may take a one-time QCD up to $50,000 to fund a charitable gift annuity (CGA) or charitable remainder trust (CRT).
• Your gift must be transferred directly from the IRA account to the Rail Passengers Association.
• Your gift is a transfer of funds from your IRA to the Rail Passengers Association so it does not create taxable income for you and is not considered a charitable tax deduction.
• If you are 73 and older, the transfer of funds counts towards your annual Required Minimum Distribution* from your IRA.

If you’re interested in this popular way to support a cause you care about such as expanding and improving intercity-rail transportation, download a sample letter for your IRA administrator here.