Donor advised funds are charitable-giving vehicles that provide simple, tax-smart and meaningful ways to make charitable giving easier. The donor enjoys immediate and maximum tax advantages but can make grants on a flexible timetable. [...]
Donor advised funds are much easier to establish than other planned giving vehicles such as private foundations, charitable trusts and supporting organizations. The process for establishing a Donor Advised Fund is outlined below: Contact [...]
Donor advised funds, or charitable gift funds, provide numerous benefits to the donor: Donors enjoy the maximum income tax deduction. Donors avoid capital gains and estate taxes and, assets grow tax-free. Donors can manage [...]
A Donor Advised Fund can be a solution for anyone who: Is experiencing an extraordinarily high-income year. Will be selling a highly appreciated asset in the near future (publicly traded securities, complex assets like [...]
Individuals, families, companies, foundations, trusts, and other entities can start a donor advised fund account by completing a simple application and contributing assets. Many people open charitable gift funds for their year-end tax planning [...]
To start a donor advised fund with iGiftFund, you’ll need to make a contribution of $25,000 or more. Once your account is established, you and others can make subsequent contributions of $1,000 or more. [...]
There is no minimum balance for a donor advised fund. However, there is a minimum administrative fee of $600.
Yes. You have maximum flexibility in naming your fund. Most donors choose a name that reflects the family name, such as “The Jones Family Charitable Fund” or “The Jones Family Foundation.” You may also [...]
At iGiftFund, most funds can be established in a day. Once you submit a completed donor application and contribution form, your account is established and ready to receive contributions. Many donors send a check [...]
Yes. You can name them as an advisor, contingent advisor, or successor advisor to your fund. We are somewhat unique in allowing children and grandchildren as young as eight years, to participate “under your [...]