Retirement AccountsThe Savings Game: Timing Regular and Charitable IRA Distributions00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintVitalii Vodolazskyi/ShutterStockTribune News Service1/22/2023|Updated: 1/22/2023By Elliot Raphaelson From Tribune Content AgencyQuestion: I recently read that in order to take a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA, you had to take it first before any other withdrawals. Is that correct?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesWA’s Real Twin Peaks: Seattle Times Critics Take a Surreal Day TripDec 04, 2025Pork Tonnato (Pork in Tuna Sauce) With Green SaladDec 04, 20253 Soup Recipes That Are a Bright Spot as the Days Get ShorterDec 04, 2025Ask Angi: Do I Have Enough Insulation?Dec 03, 2025Related TopicsSocial SecurityIRAindividual retirement account