Donor-Advised Funds
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is an investment account for philanthropic giving that offers an immediate tax benefit and the flexibility to support your preferred charities right away or over time.
The advantages of giving through your DAF
Simplicity
Your sponsoring organization handles all record-keeping, disbursements (including an option forautomatic distributions), and tax receipts and provides you with a single document at tax time.
Timing
You can request that a donation be made at any time or make automatic recurring giftson a schedule of your choice.
Open to All
Individuals, families, companies, foundations and other entities can start a DAF.
Increase your philanthropic capital
With varying investment strategies available, the funds in your DAF have the potential to grow tax-free.
Flexible funding options
Fund your DAF with the assets of your choice, including cash, stock, securities, and even real estate.
Other Tax-Efficient Gifts
Individual Retirement Account
If you or a family member are 70½ or older with an individual retirement account (IRA), you can make a tax-free gift to the Friends of Jack directly from...
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Make a gift of stock or securities to support our mission and avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation of your stock.
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Please email Peter Cohenno at peter@friendsofjack.org