Donor Advised Funds

| What is a donor-advised fund?

A donor-advised fund enables you to establish a specific account for charitable giving. You make tax-deductible contributions of cash or other assets to the fund, and then you are able to recommend grants to your favorite charities anywhere in the country.

Your donor-advised fund is

invested to align with your philanthropic philosophy and goals
immediately eligible for a charitable deduction
established according to specific IRS guidelines that create tax advantages and ease of administration

| Why establish a donor-advised fund?

A donor-advised fund is easy to establish and maintain! Benefits include:

24/7 online access to view your account and recommend grants to your favorite charities
Ability to transfer highly-appreciated assets
Income tax deduction
Grow the proceeds for your own grantmaking

| Why should you partner with us to establish your donor-advised fund?

When you establish a donor-advised fund with ACF, you get access to our experienced team who will support you in strategic grantmaking and provide opportunities to learn more about local issues and organizations making a difference.

As your partner, our team provides

Knowledge about nonprofits in the region
Accounting
Bookkeeping
Filing requirements for a reasonable charitable fund fee
Sounding board for your charitable decisions

Unlike a private foundation, a donor advised fund at ACF

Provides maximum tax benefits
Is not subject to excise taxes
Permits confidentiality
Does not require annual pay-out minimums