Realize Your Charitable Giving Potential with Donor-Advised Funds
Amplify Your Impact: With tax-savvy charitable giving, Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) allow you to give more while reducing your costs. By leveraging tax advantages, DAFs provide a streamlined way for you to make a lasting difference for the causes you care about.
Why Choose a Donor-Advised Fund?
Tax Benefits That Maximize Your Giving:
- Charitable Tax Deductions: Maximize your deductions by donating to a DAF, which can potentially save you up to 37% on taxes.
- Reduced Capital Gains Taxes: Donating appreciated assets eliminates capital gains taxes, allowing more funds to support your chosen charities.
- Tax-Free Growth of Assets: Invest charitable assets for tax-free growth, significantly increasing the impact of your giving over time.
Simplified Recordkeeping: When you donate to a DAF, managing your charitable contributions becomes easier. With one receipt for tax purposes, DAFs simplify your recordkeeping, saving you time and effort at tax season.
Investing to Give
With tax-free growth and the ability to invest your charitable assets, your giving can grow exponentially. To get the most out of your DAF, adhere to proven investment principles:
- Craft Clear Goals: Define measurable short-term, intermediate, and long-term philanthropic goals.
- Minimize Costs: Choose low-fee investment options to maximize your charitable donations.
- Diversify Investments: Ensure your charitable assets are well balanced for risk and growth.
- Stay Focused: Keep a long-term perspective and stay true to your philanthropic mission.
Strategic Giving During Times of Crisis
When disaster strikes, your DAF enables quick, thoughtful responses with these key advantages:
- Speed: Funds are readily available for immediate donation.
- Sustainability: Set up recurring grants to ensure continuous support during recovery.
- Effectiveness: Work with vetted nonprofits on the ground to ensure your donations reach where they’re needed most.
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