GIFT OPTIONS COMPARISON CHART
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A donor-advised fund can provide you with significant potential tax and estate planning benefits, as well as the possibility of increased giving power. The following chart provides a snapshot of the benefits that you and the Child Welfare League of America receive by opening a donor-advised fund. Please send e-mail to guidedgiving@cwla.org if you want more information about how to establish a donor advised fund.
Direct Donation | Donor-Advised Fund | |
Charitable Entity | Generally a public nonprofit organization established to fulfill its charitable mission and engage in charitable activities. | A public charity that invests contributions from several donors and makes grants to nonprofit organizations recommended by donors. |
Benefits to the Charity | Charity receives assets immediately. | Fund generally makes charitable grants as recommended by donors. CWLA and its member agencies will receive a percentage of each contribution made, and grants may be made to CWLA and its member agencies from donor accounts. |
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