What Is a Donor-Advised Fund?
1. A donor contributes funds or investments into their DAF.
2. They receive a charitable tax deduction at that time.
3. They later recommend grants from the DAF to charities they wish to support.
4. Any capital gains on an asset are wiped away at the time of the gift.
5. Any gains on the investment while in the DAF are tax free. When a grant is made, the church simply receives a check from the sponsoring organization.
HOW IT WORKS
Many of you already have access to a Donor-Advised fund through organizations such as:
Why Some Families Use a DAF