Donor-Advised Funds
Supporting the Discovery Center in a way that helps the most
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting the charitable organizations you care about. DAFs are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the U.S. because they're one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give to charity.
How does a Donor-Advised Fund work?
Make a tax-deductible donation. You establish a DAF by contributing cash, stock, or other non-cash assets to a DAF sponsor such as Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, or a local community foundation, to receive an immediate income tax deduction.
Grow your donation tax-free. While you’re deciding which charities to support, your donation can potentially grow, increasing the amount available for charities.
Support charities you love, now or over time. You can support almost any IRS-qualified charity with grant recommendations from the DAF at a pace most comfortable for you.
What are the benefits of a Donor-Advised Fund?
Easily contribute to a wide range of assets. Assets generally accepted include cash, stock, mutual fund shares, cryptocurrencies, and a multitude of non-cash assets.
Maximize potential tax benefits. You receive an immediate income tax deduction at the time you make the contribution. If you contribute appreciated assets to the fund, you can eliminate capital gains taxes when those assets are sold by the fund.
Invest your donation for tax-free growth. Once you have funded your DAF, you may recommend an investment strategy for your account, potentially growing your account and providing you with more dollars to grant to charity.
Simplify record keeping and organization. With a DAF, you don’t have to keep track of every gift acknowledgement from every charity you support—just the receipts from your DAF contributions.
Support your legacy planning. You can incorporate your DAF into your estate plan by making a bequest in your will to the DAF sponsor or by making the sponsor a beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy. Many DAF sponsors also allow you to pass the remaining funds in your account at your death to heirs or your favorite charities.
Give with Donor-Advised Fund now:
You can recommend a gift to the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center by contacting your fund administrator, or by making a grant recommendation online.
You can set up recurring grants to help sustain our ability to provide inspiring educational programs. You can do this online or by contacting your fund administrator and choosing your grant frequency.
You can help continue the mission of Discovery Center after your lifetime by naming us as the beneficiary of your DAF. Simply contact your fund administrator to do so.
Please consider including the Discovery Center as a beneficiary of your DAF!
Federal Tax ID: 45-5337441
Legal Name and Address:
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center Corporation
2 Institute Drive, Concord, New Hampshire, 03301
To learn more about Donor-Advised Fund giving contact:
Melissa Edwards, Executive Director
medwards@starhop.com
(603) 415-1646