They are called QCD's, qualified charitable distributions. We now process all our charitable contributions thru our IRS/Keogh plans and it is nontaxable to us. Still reported but zeros out. A separate 1099 should be issued by the plan. The money is sent directly. If it comes in a distribution to you, this does not work. So they check cannot be made out to you.

We got a checkbook from Charles Schwab to use for these donations.

This way we get the full standard deduction and full benefit from the charitable contributions. So win win right now. Under the current administration and Congress, this could change at any time.