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A donor-advised fund (DAF) operates almost like a personal mini foundation. A DAF is a charitable investment account that you can open through an organization like The Barnabas Foundation or The National Christian Foundation, a local community foundation, or a brokerage firm.

Benefits of Using a Donor-Advised Fund - from our Friends at The Barnabas Foundation

• • Timing. Receive an immediate tax deduction at the time you make a gift into the donor-advised fund. Then, at a time that works best for you, advise how you wish your gifts to be distributed.

• • Flexibility. Grants can be requested at any time of the day using a convenient online e-grant system. Give in one-time or recurring increments, and you may choose to designate your giving.

• • Simplicity. Simplify your giving and record-keeping by making all gifts of cash, stocks or appreciated assets into a single account.

• • Privacy. You can choose to make any or all grants anonymously by selecting that option.

• • Expertise. Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of Barnabas Foundation staff who will manage and liquidate your non-cash asset gifts for the benefit of charitable causes.

• • Cost-effective. Many families choose to use their donor-advised fund as a cost-effective and less complex alternative to establishing a private foundation.

Learn More

To learn more about donor-advised funds or other tax-wise stewardship options, call our Legacy and Gift Planning Director, Kevin VandenBrink at 314-488-0256 or email kevin.vandenbrink@langham.org