How Donor-Advised Funds Can Support Strategic Philanthropy
[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="https://5280associates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/shutterstock_88945783.jpg" title_text="Beautiful,Garden,Of,The,Gods,Park,With,Pikes,Peak,Soaring" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading admin_label="H2: The Strategic Philanthropy of Donor-Advised Funds" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label="Text: The Strategic Philanthropy of Donor-Advised Funds " _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]If you're nearing retirement or managing a significant liquidity event, this may be an ideal time to think about strategic philanthropy. Periods of financial transition can create opportunities for tax efficiency while also aligning a charitable giving plan with your long-term values. Yet, during the planning phase, a common dilemma often arises: How do you ensure that your contributions flow to causes when they need it most, regardless of market fluctuations or personal tax timelines? This quest for optimized, intentional giving often requires a sophisticated approach that incorporates advanced giving strategies, such as donor-advised funds (DAFs).
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider="off" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure="3_5,2_5" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="3_5" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_divider show_divider="off" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_divider][et_pb_heading title="Understanding Donor-Advised Funds" admin_label="H2: Understanding Donor-Advised Funds" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label="Text: Unlock a Deeper Understanding of Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]While this overview highlights how DAFs can offer strategic timing and optimization for your charitable giving, fully integrating them into your comprehensive wealth and estate plans often requires more in-depth insight. The white paper provides a deeper examination of how DAFs operate, when they may be beneficial, and how they compare to other giving vehicles. If you're considering how charitable giving fits into your broader estate and financial plan, this resource is a thoughtful starting point.
Inside:
▪︎ How DAFs operate
▪︎ When a DAF might be beneficial
▪︎ Establishing & managing a DAF
▪︎ How they compare to other giving vehicles
Traditional charitable giving often ties your donation directly to receiving a tax benefit for the tax-year in which you made the contribution. This approach can limit your financial flexibility, and the fixed timing might not always sync with your personal income patterns, particularly if you experience fluctuating earnings or major financial shifts, making truly optimized tax planning a challenge.
An added complication arises when donating highly appreciated assets instead of cash. For tax efficiency, directly contributing these assets often requires precise timing to avoid capital gains taxes. But this tax-driven timing can inadvertently force you to pick a charitable recipient before the most impactful opportunity has emerged. As a result, inflexible timing can hinder strategic philanthropy, making it harder to align your personal values, financial goals, and the desire to create meaningful impact.
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title="Donor-Advised Funds: A Strategic Timing Solution" admin_label="H2: Donor-Advised Funds: A Strategic Timing Solution" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label="Text: Donor-Advised Funds: A Strategic Timing Solution" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]Starting a donor-advised fund (DAF) offers a powerful mechanism to strategically separate the timing of your charitable gift from the timing of your income tax deduction and your ultimate grant distribution. You contribute assets to the DAF when it aligns best with your financial planning, potentially receiving an income tax deduction. This flexibility can be particularly advantageous during high-income years or when liquidating appreciated assets, as it may allow donors to avoid capital gains taxes on contributed securities while potentially deducting their full fair market value.
Once you contribute, the assets are invested within the fund for potential tax-free growth. This tax-efficient characteristic can help enhance the future impact of your generosity. This allows you to potentially gain immediate tax benefits without pressure to make instant grantmaking decisions. Instead, you retain advisory privileges to recommend grants to IRS-qualified charities over time, responding to evolving needs or personal reflections. It is essential to note that while donors retain advisory privileges, the sponsoring organization assumes legal control of the contributed assets. This flexibility also supports advanced strategies like bunching charitable donations while distributing grants gradually over time.
[/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider="off" admin_label="Divider" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure="1_2,1_2" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="1_2" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_heading title="Partner with 5280 Associates for Purposeful Giving " admin_label="H2: Partner with 5280 Associates for Purposeful Giving " _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" title_text_align="center" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label="Text: Partner with 5280 Associates for Purposeful Giving" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]With 1.8 million individual DAF accounts in the United States, donor-advised funds are an extremely popular tool for strategic philanthropy. For individuals and families committed to giving intentionally and with precision, DAFs can provide a clear and accessible path to structuring generosity.
At 5280 Associates, we strive to act as your trusted partner, offering objective guidance to help maximize your philanthropic impact while preserving and potentially enhancing your wealth for meaningful legacies. Download the full white paper to see how donor-advised funds can support more thoughtful, strategic, and lasting generosity.
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How Bunching Charitable Donations Can Maximize Impact
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[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure="1_2,1_2" _builder_version="4.27.2" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="3px||5px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="1_2" admin_label="Column" _builder_version="4.27.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_blurb title="Unlock the Benefits of Strategic Giving " admin_label="Unlock the Benefits of Strategic Giving" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" header_level="h2" header_text_align="left" header_font_size="30px" global_colors_info="{}"]Our latest whitepaper, "Optimize Your Philanthropy: Bunching Charitable Donations with Donor-Advised Funds," examines how donation bunching works, why DAFs are an ideal tool, and who stands to benefit most.
Inside, you’ll discover:
▪︎ How bunching can help you surpass the standard deduction threshold, leading to greater tax savings.
▪︎ The advantages of DAFs as a flexible and efficient vehicle for managing charitable contributions.
▪︎ Who should consider bunching based on income levels, tax thresholds, and financial goals.
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Donating Appreciated Stock to Help Maximize Your Social Impact
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[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure="1_2,1_2" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" custom_padding="3px||5px|||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="1_2" admin_label="Column" _builder_version="4.27.4" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_heading title="Donating Appreciated Stock to Maximize Social Impact" admin_label="H2: Donating Appreciated Stock to Maximize Social Impact" _builder_version="4.27.2" _module_preset="default" title_level="h2" title_font_size="24px" custom_margin="2px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label="P: Donating appreciated stock to maximize social impact" _builder_version="4.27.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]If you’re looking to unlock the full potential of your charitable giving, our whitepaper, "Donating Appreciated Assets: Maximizing Impact While Reducing Tax Burden," will help you understand to advantages of donating appreciated assets rather than cash.
In the whitepaper, we break down the benefits of donating stock, explain how it can help diversify your portfolio, and outline key tax strategies to ensure you maximize your financial potential.
By contributing securities that would otherwise cause a tax liability, you can support causes that you care about while minimizing your tax burden. Don’t miss out on this tax-efficient strategy that could transform the way you give.
Download our free whitepaper now to learn how to maximize your impact and reduce your taxes with intelligent donation strategies.
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[/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title="Get Started Today" admin_label="H2: Get Started Today" _builder_version="4.27.2" _module_preset="default" title_level="h2" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text admin_label="P: Get started today" _builder_version="4.27.2" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"]The tax benefit of stock is typically limited to tax-loss harvesting, an advanced strategy that utilizes under-performing stock to offset capital gains. While this method is useful, it can be time-consuming and maxes out at a limit of $3,000 per tax year. For donors looking to harness the power of high-performing assets, donating stock to charity is a powerful too.
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