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We are so grateful for our new forever home and yet our need for support has never been higher. While the grant allowed for the purchase and renovation of the farm as well as some of the major capital equipment, our expenses have changed dramatically. In the past, we only paid for the horses and arena when we had classes, but now we need to provide for hay and grain, supplements, and utility bills even if classes have to be cancelled for inclement weather. We are growing and impacting more lives than ever. Would you please consider a donation to help with monthly costs for the farm, feeding and caring for our herd, and providing scholarships so that no one is unable to benefit from the life-changing services we provide because of financial need?
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What is a Donor-Advised Fund
(DAF) ?
A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about.
When you contribute cash, securities, or other assets to a donor-advised fund at a public charity, like Courageous Connections, you are generally eligible to take an immediate tax deduction. Then those funds can be invested for tax-free growth, and you can recommend grants to any eligible IRS-qualified public charity.
You want your charitable donations to be as effective as possible when you give. Donor-advised funds are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States because they are one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give to charity. Let’s take an in-depth look at how a DAF works.
How does a Donor-Advised Fund work ?
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To establish the fund, an individual makes an irrevocable tax-deductible contribution (cash, stock, real estate, etc.) to a sponsoring organization, community foundation or financial institution. Individuals receive a tax receipt and tax benefits when funds are deposited into their DAF.
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The DAF sponsoring organization oversees those funds as they grow tax free.
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The assets within the fund now legally belong to the sponsoring organization but the DAF account holder retains advisory privileges over disbursements made from the DAF in addition to the investment strategy.
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DAF account holders can recommend single or recurring donations to charitable organizations. Funds in a DAF can only be used to support organizations that are tax-exempt 501(c)(3) and classified as public charities under 509(a).
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Once the DAF sponsoring organization approves, the recommended donation is made to the qualified charitable organization, such as Courageous Connections.
What are the benefits of giving through a
Donor-Advised Fund?
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Support a charity you believe in through strategic giving, over time.
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Maintain family involvement in charitable decisions.
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Create a lasting legacy.
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Take advantage of immediate tax benefits with the ability to distribute funds later.
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Consolidate all your charitable giving.
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Ensure that you meet and/or exceed standard deductions by combining donations of stock to a DAF.
