Unnoticed while the smoke cleared from the "fiscal cliff" is an important provision.
The "IRA Charitable Rollover" has been reinstated for 2012 taxes.
This means that if you are 70½ years or older, you may donate up to $100,000 from your traditional or Roth IRA (any 501(c)(3) should be so lucky!) directly to ISAR until January 31, 2013. Your contribution will count against your mandatory 201
2 IRA withdrawal, and the amount of your contribution can be a 201
2 charitable deduction.
Please consult your personal financial advisor for confirmation and to obtain more specifics.
Oh yes! - there's another benefit:
you'll be helping ISAR carry on its work in furthering animal rights.