07/10/2026
Had a bonus year? Sold a business? Sitting on appreciated stock you've held for years?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) might be worth a conversation.
Here's the idea in plain terms: a DAF lets you separate *when you get the tax deduction* from *when the charity actually receives the money*. You contribute cash, securities, or other assets now, take an immediate deduction (subject to AGI limits), and then recommend grants to the causes you care about on your own timeline — this year, next year, or for years to come.
A few reasons families and business owners consider this strategy:
🔹 Potentially avoid capital gains tax on long-term appreciated securities
🔹 Simplify giving into one account with one tax receipt
🔹 "Bunch" several years of giving into a high-income year
🔹 Involve the next generation and build a family giving legacy
It's not the right fit for everyone, and the details — deduction limits, how it compares to a private foundation, timing — really do depend on your specific situation.
If you're curious whether a DAF could be part of your giving and tax strategy, let's talk it through.
👉 Ask us how this may apply to your situation.