Doubtful you will be able to convince the IRS that your granddaughter's college fund is a charity. Gifts to individuals are just that---gifts. They are not deductible.
Some states allow a state deduction for money you put into a 529 plan.
But entering the 529 contribution from your RMD as a charitable donation is really shaky.
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