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Donor Advised Fund Thank you for choosing to establish a Donor Advised Fund with the Catholic Foundations of South Louisiana (The Foundation). Please call The Foundation office and speak to a staff

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How to fill out donor advised funds

1. Research different donor advised funds and choose one that aligns with your philanthropic goals.
2. Open an account with the chosen donor advised fund by filling out the necessary forms and providing required documentation.
3. Make a contribution to your donor advised fund account with cash, appreciated assets, or other eligible assets.
4. Take the tax deduction for your contribution in the year it is made.
5. Recommend grants from your donor advised fund account to qualified charities.
6. Monitor the investments and balance of your donor advised fund account regularly.
7. Keep accurate records of contributions, grants, and investments for tax and reporting purposes.
8. Follow any specific guidelines or requirements set by the donor advised fund provider.
9. Seek professional advice from financial or tax advisors if needed during the process.

Who needs donor advised funds?

1. Donor advised funds can be beneficial for individuals or families who:
2. - Want to have the ability to make charitable contributions over time without immediately deciding which charities to support.
3. - Wish to receive an immediate tax deduction for their charitable contributions while retaining the flexibility to distribute the funds to charities at a later date.
4. - Desire to involve family members or other advisors in philanthropic decision-making.
5. - Have appreciated assets they want to donate, such as stocks or real estate, and maximize the tax benefits of their donation.
6. - Want to create a lasting philanthropic legacy by establishing a charitable fund under their name or family name.
7. - Prefer a simpler and more streamlined process for managing their charitable giving.
8. - Aim to support a wide range of charitable causes and organizations through a single platform.

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What is donor advised funds?

Donor advised funds (DAFs) are charitable giving vehicles that allow individuals to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants over time to their favorite charities.

Who is required to file donor advised funds?

Organizations that hold donor advised funds, typically community foundations or sponsoring charities, are required to file reports and disclosures related to the funds.

How to fill out donor advised funds?

To fill out donor advised funds, donors need to establish an account with a sponsoring organization, contribute assets, and then complete a grant recommendation form for distributing funds to charities.

What is the purpose of donor advised funds?

The purpose of donor advised funds is to facilitate charitable giving while allowing donors to maintain some level of control over how their donations are distributed over time.

What information must be reported on donor advised funds?

Information that must be reported on donor advised funds includes the donor's contributions, grants made to charities, and the fund's investment income.