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Support us through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
What is a Donor-Advised Fund?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a centralized charitable giving vehicle. It allows individuals, families, or corporations to make an irrevocable, tax-deductible gift to a sponsoring public charity (such as a community foundation or financial institution) and subsequently recommend grants to qualified 501(c)(3) charities like Mountain Communities Supporting Education dba The Collaborative.
Key Benefits of DAF Giving:
Tax Efficiency: Contributions to a DAF are immediately tax-deductible in the year they are made, and any investment growth within the account is tax-free. Donating long-term appreciated stock or securities eliminates capital gains taxes while allowing a full fair market value deduction.
Simplicity & Flexibility: The sponsoring organization manages administrative recordkeeping and tax receipts, allowing you to separate the timing of your tax deduction from your grant-making decisions.
100% Direct Support: Once a donation recommendation is approved by your sponsor, 100% of the funds go directly to our mission.
Privacy: You can choose to receive full name recognition for your gift or remain completely anonymous.
How to Recommend a Grant:
Note: Per IRS regulations, DAF grants cannot be used to fulfill legally binding personal pledges, nor may donors receive more than incidental benefits in exchange for a donation.
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a centralized charitable giving vehicle. It allows individuals, families, or corporations to make an irrevocable, tax-deductible gift to a sponsoring public charity (such as a community foundation or financial institution) and subsequently recommend grants to qualified 501(c)(3) charities like Mountain Communities Supporting Education dba The Collaborative.
Key Benefits of DAF Giving:
Tax Efficiency: Contributions to a DAF are immediately tax-deductible in the year they are made, and any investment growth within the account is tax-free. Donating long-term appreciated stock or securities eliminates capital gains taxes while allowing a full fair market value deduction.
Simplicity & Flexibility: The sponsoring organization manages administrative recordkeeping and tax receipts, allowing you to separate the timing of your tax deduction from your grant-making decisions.
100% Direct Support: Once a donation recommendation is approved by your sponsor, 100% of the funds go directly to our mission.
Privacy: You can choose to receive full name recognition for your gift or remain completely anonymous.
How to Recommend a Grant:
- Log in to your DAF sponsor account (e.g., Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Merrill Lynch, BNY Mellon, or your local community foundation).
- Search for Mountain Communities Supporting Education dba The Collaborative using our Federal Tax ID / EIN: 03-0359264.
- Select your donation amount, then submit your recommendation.
Note: Per IRS regulations, DAF grants cannot be used to fulfill legally binding personal pledges, nor may donors receive more than incidental benefits in exchange for a donation.
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The Collaborative is a registered 501c3 nonprofit with the EIN 03-0359264 |
Thank you for supporting The Collaborative's mission!
Contact UsAddress | 91 VT Rt. 11, Londonderry, VT
Phone | (802) 824-4200 Email | [email protected] BROWSE STAFF DIRECTORY |
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