\u00a0<\/h2>\nDesigning Your Family\u2019s Philanthropy: DAFs, Private Foundations, and Supporting Organizations<\/h2>\n
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A \u201cschool of virtue\u201d \u2013 that\u2019s how entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank Hanna describes the role that philanthropy can play in a family that collaborates in charitable giving. If you\u2019ll permit us to stick with the school metaphor, this white paper focuses on designs for building the campus on which your family\u2019s teaching and learning can take place.<\/h3>\n
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Specifically, we will start by briefly describing three different \u201cschool campus\u201d designs:<\/p>\n
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- Donor advised funds,<\/a><\/li>\n
- Private foundations<\/a>, and<\/li>\n
- Supporting organizations.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Then, we will compare these designs on the basis of three criteria:<\/p>\n
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- Deductibility,<\/li>\n
- Complexity, and<\/li>\n
- Control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Finally, we will consider a few of the many reasons why a family might choose one design over another.<\/p>\n
Potential Designs for your \u201cSchool Campus\u201d<\/h4>\n
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1. Donor Advised Funds<\/strong><\/p>\n
What is a Donor Advised Fund (\u201cDAF\u201d)?<\/p>\n
A DAF is a charitable giving account established at a DAF sponsor (which has to be a public charity). The DAF itself is not a standalone charitable organization; the DAF sponsor (described below) is the standalone charitable organization that is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (\u201cCode\u201d) and responsible for ongoing administration and compliance.\u00a0 Learn more about Donor Advised Funds.<\/a><\/p>\n
2. Private Foundations<\/strong><\/p>\n
What is a Private Foundation (\u201cPF\u201d)?<\/p>\n
A PF is a standalone charitable organization (typically, a corporation or charitable trust; depending on your state, perhaps a limited liability company) whose exemption from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code must be recognized by the IRS. There are different types of PFs; for our purposes, the discussion that follows will focus exclusively on what are known as private non-operating (i.e., grant-making) foundations. Find out which type of Private Foundation (\u201cPF\u201d) is right for you.<\/a><\/p>\n
3. Supporting Organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n
What is a Supporting Organization (\u201cSO\u201d)?<\/p>\n
A SO is a separate charitable organization (typically, a corporation or charitable trust; depending on your state, perhaps a limited liability company) whose exemption from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code must be recognized by the IRS. There are three different types of SOs; for our purposes, the discussion that follows will focus exclusively on what are called type I SOs, which are \u201coperated, supervised, or controlled\u201d by one or more public charities. Ready to Learn More? Continue Reading about Learn more about.<\/a><\/p>\n
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Final Thoughts<\/h4>\n
Which campus design is best to house your \u201cschool of virtue\u201d? For many, the DAF can be a great way to start because of its ease, but that won\u2019t necessarily be the right answer for your family. Each situation must be evaluated separately.<\/p>\n
For example, if you wish to contribute some of your operating business to be held by your charity for ongoing cash flow, neither a DAF nor a PF will work due to certain applicable tax rules, so you may want to form a type I SO.<\/p>\n
If you want to contribute highly-appreciated real estate that has zero basis after years of depreciation before a sale, a PF may not make sense since you won\u2019t get a deduction. But if you don\u2019t want others overseeing your philanthropy in any way and only plan to contribute cash and publicly-traded stock, a PF may be the way to go.<\/p>\n
If you want to make periodic contributions of cash and publicly-traded securities and don\u2019t want to complicate your life with additional board meetings and administration, the DAF may be the right fit.<\/p>\n
At most schools, campuses change over time, and the same can be true for your philanthropic design. A structure may perfectly fit your needs during one season of your family\u2019s life; then, over time, your needs or desires may change, and another structure (or multiple structures used concurrently, such as a DAF along with a PF or type I SO) may better serve your family\u2019s philanthropic goals.<\/p>\n
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- Private foundations<\/a>, and<\/li>\n