Thomas M. Anderson

Do Good With a Donor-Advised Fund

Budding philanthropists can invest their money and give to their favorite charities.

From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance:

The perfect vehicle for budding philanthropists is a donor-advised fund. Such a fund lets you turn over assets (money, stocks, bonds) to a program run by a financial-services firm, a community foundation or a charitable group. You then advise the program to give to your favorite charities. The program invests your assets, and as they grow, you have more money to grant. You also get a tax deduction in the year you make a contribution.

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Categorised as: Charitable Giving


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