Can I Give my QCD to a DAF? And Other Questions
The giving season fosters conversations about the ways that philanthropically-inclined individuals can support charities in the easiest, safest, and most effective manner. One of these ways is making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). QCDs are gaining in popularity and we often receive questions about how they work, especially in… CONTINUE READING >>
5 Things to Know this Charitable Giving Season
This time of year is often known for the changing colors of the leaves, preparations for family gatherings, and the beginning of the holiday season. More importantly, it’s also the time for many Americans to make their charitable gifts before the end of the year. If you’re considering making some gifts this season, here are… CONTINUE READING >>
Substantiating and Reporting Charitable Contributions: Requirements from the IRS
Effective July 30, 2018, the IRS published final regulations for Substantiation and Reporting Requirements for Cash and Noncash Charitable Contribution Deductions. These updates guide individuals, partnerships, and corporations making charitable contributions on how these contributions should be substantiated and reported in order for them to be legally tax-deductible. These regulations clarify existing regulations by adding new… CONTINUE READING >>
11 Facts About Donor Advised Funds and Private Foundations
When evaluating options for best structuring charitable giving, donors often wish to assess the differences and benefits offered by creating a private foundation or opening a donor advised fund (DAF). While private foundations and DAFs enable strategic and tax-effective charitable giving, they differ enough that they can appeal to different types of donors, be more… CONTINUE READING >>
Donor Advised Funds for Retirees: Planned Giving and Bequests
We are about to witness the largest-ever transfer of wealth between generations. Charitable giving has been steadily increasing during the past few years and there is a strong chance that the wealth of the Baby Boomer generation will result in the largest philanthropic boom seen since the era of Rockefeller and Carnegie. The difference being… CONTINUE READING >>
Wealth Strategy and Charitable Giving: A Conversation with Max Barger, Senior Wealth Strategist, PNC Wealth Management
CAF America: How often does philanthropy come up in the conversations that you have with your clients? Max Barger: While it varies based on the client’s needs, I always bring philanthropy up, especially when we are discussing legacy or tax-mitigation. One of my first successes at PNC was working with a family which was contemplating… CONTINUE READING >>
Yes, Clients Really Do Want You to Ask!
Highlights from the report “Philanthropy in the Family Office: a Global Perspective” prepared by Eileen Wilhem RECOGNITION The following material is based on the “Philanthropy in the Family Office: A Global Perspective” white paper presented by the Global Family Office Community in partnership with Hammer & Associates. As the first independent global report aimed at… CONTINUE READING >>
From Baby Boom to Tech Boom: Exploring Generational Giving by High Net Worth Individuals
In the summer of 2010, two of the world’s most renowned self-made billionaires announced the formation of a long-speculated pact that sought to permanently alter the landscape of philanthropy. Led by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, The Giving Pledge – as it has come to be known – is an open call to the world’s… CONTINUE READING >>
