A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a centralized charitable account. It allows charitably-inclined individuals, families, and businesses to make tax-deductible charitable donations of cash, publicly-traded stock, and in some cases, certain illiquid assets, to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program.
Benefits of a Donor-Advised Fund
- Contributions via DAFs help donors maximize tax benefits.
- DAF sponsors handle all due diligence and reporting, simplifying organization and administration.
- DAFs can be used to facilitate a charitable legacy, dovetailing conveniently with estate planning.
- Donors can choose how they are acknowledged and what personal information they wish to share when making grants from their DAFs.
- DAFs can be useful in the development of donors’ philanthropic vision, strategy and philosophy.
How a Donor-Advised Fund Works
- Contact your financial planner to donate through your DAF or set up a DAF for your charitable giving.
- Make an account with DAF Direct and connect with us for more information.
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If you have any questions about Donor Advised Funds, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions that you have.
