501C3 for DX Marathon, Inc

DX Marathon Inc. Receives IRS 501(c)(3) Public Charity Status

DX Marathon Inc. is pleased to announce that we have officially received a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service recognizing our organization as a tax-exempt public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

What This Means for Supporters

Tax-Deductible Contributions: All gifts to DX Marathon Inc. are now tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Donors will receive a receipt acknowledging their contribution for tax reporting purposes.

Matching Gifts: Many employers will match charitable contributions made to 501(c)(3) organizations. Supporters are encouraged to check with their HR departments about doubling their impact through workplace giving programs.

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): Individuals who hold retirement accounts such as IRAs and are subject to Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) can now make direct transfers to DX Marathon Inc. These QCDs:

Count toward satisfying the annual RMD requirement.

Are excluded from taxable income (up to $100,000 per year, per taxpayer).

Provide a highly tax-efficient way to support DX Marathon’s mission.

Why This Matters

With this new status, DX Marathon Inc. is positioned to expand its global outreach, create new programs, and better serve the international amateur radio community. Contributions of any size will directly support growth initiatives, youth engagement, international participation, and program development.

We are deeply grateful to our community of radio amateurs and supporters whose encouragement and participation made this milestone possible.

For more information about contributing to DX Marathon Inc. — including gifts from retirement accounts or corporate matching programs please contact us at wc3w@dxmarathon.com.