Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

Overview

An account held at a sponsoring public charity to which you contribute and immediately take a deduction, then recommend grants to charities over time. The sponsor holds legal control of the assets, which grow tax-free until granted. It delivers much of a foundation's flexibility with almost none of the administrative overhead.

Best For

Donors who want an immediate deduction and unhurried granting
Givers seeking simplicity, low cost, and optional anonymity
Those "bunching" several years of giving into one deductible year

📊 Key Tax & Giving Advantage

Immediate deduction at public-charity limits (up to 60% of AGI for cash), tax-free growth, and no separate tax return or 5% payout rule.

Considerations

Grants are advisory — the sponsor holds final legal control
Sponsor fees and grantable-charity restrictions apply
Less branding and direct control than a private foundation

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