What is a Donor-Advised Fund?

When you contribute cash, securities, or other assets to a donor-advised fund at a public charity, like NCF, Waterstone, or others, you are generally eligible to take an immediate tax deduction. Then those funds can be invested for tax-free growth and you can recommend grants to virtually any IRS-qualified public charity. 

When you give, you want your charitable donations to be as effective as possible. Donor-advised funds are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States because they are one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give to charity. By the way, you can give anonymously as well if you want. 

See this Scott Thomas video on "What is Donor Advised Fund?" 

Not all donor advised funds are the same. Administration costs vary, and investment options, support, and service varies a lot as well. 

For example: what if you wanted to gift real estate or business interest? Most DAFs would not offer help, but rather refer you to get an attorney and team of advisors. 

Would you like to engage an experienced chartered advisor in philanthropy and giving strategies across large spectrum of giving be helpful? Or do you know exactly what you want to do and how, and simply want an efficient portal and an 800 number to get on your way? 

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