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Donor Advised Funds
Gift Comparison
Features | The Nature Conservancy's Donor Advised Fund | Private Foundation |
|---|---|---|
Start-up fees | No | Yes |
| Donor responsibility for record keeping and tax return preparation | No | Yes |
| Basis of income tax charitable deduction for gifts of appreciated property | Market value | Cost basis (except publicly traded stock) |
| Maximum income tax charitable deduction allowed per year | 30% of adjusted gross income for property; 50% for cash | 20% of adjusted gross income for property; 30% for cash |
| Tax on net investment income | None | 1 - 2% |
| Advisory privileges | Yes: The Nature Conservancy receives at least 20% ad other charities receive up to 80% | Yes |
| Donor can designate an advisor for future years | Yes | Yes |
* This chart reflects current laws and could change.
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