A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a philanthropic vehicle managed by a public charity, enabling individuals or entities to contribute assets, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to qualified charities over time. In the context of crypto investing, its purpose extends to facilitating tax-efficient charitable giving of digital assets. This allows donors to contribute cryptocurrencies for philanthropic initiatives.
Mechanism
A donor irrevocably transfers assets, including various cryptocurrencies, to the sponsoring organization administering the DAF. The sponsoring organization assumes legal control of the donated digital assets, often liquidating them into fiat currency. The proceeds are then invested, and the donor retains advisory privileges to recommend specific grants to other IRS-approved public charities from their fund balance.
Methodology
The methodology involves a structured philanthropic planning approach that capitalizes on the tax advantages of donating appreciated crypto assets directly to a DAF, thereby avoiding capital gains tax on the asset’s increase. This strategic approach provides flexibility for charitable distributions and allows for long-term philanthropic planning without immediate grant-making obligations. It integrates digital asset management with traditional charitable giving structures.
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