Make an Impact With a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is a simple, flexible, and tax-advantageous way to give to your favorite causes, like Power for Parkinson’s. A DAF is like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about. If you already have a DAF, you can begin making a grant below!
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How it Works
Establish your account: To establish your donor-advised fund, you make an irrevocable contribution, including cash, stock, real estate, or other assets.
Receive an immediate tax deduction: When you contribute to your donor-advised fund, you may be eligible for a tax deduction. Because donor-advised fund sponsors are public charities, your donation is considered a tax-deductible charitable contribution. This arrangement allows you to plan your gift when it makes sense for you and to recommend grants to your favorite charitable organizations, like Power for Parkinson’s, at any point in the future.
Personalize your DAF account: As you establish your donor-advised fund account, you can structure it in a way that meets your goals. You can appoint friends and family members to help you manage the responsibilities of your DAF and design a legacy plan to determine what will be done with your DAF assets beyond your lifetime, which may include appointing successor advisors or charitable beneficiaries.
Invest your DAF assets for growth: The assets in your DAF are invested following your recommendations. Any investment growth is tax-free, giving you the potential to create even more money for grantmaking.
Support your favorite charities, now or in the future: As soon as your donor-advised fund is established and funded, you can recommend grants to the charitable organizations closest to your heart. You can make single or recurring grants, either with recognition or with total anonymity. Donors may recommend grants at any time to qualified U.S. charities.