The Community Clinic

Donate Through a Donor Advised Fund

What is a Donor Advised Fund?

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple and smart way to give to your favorite charities while enjoying great tax benefits. It makes giving easier and helps you plan your philanthropy.

How does it work?

  • Make a one-time, tax-deductible gift to a sponsoring charity. 
  • Decide how to invest the funds (growth is tax-free). 
  • Recommend grants to your chosen charities whenever you like.

Benefits of a DAF

  • Easy: The sponsor handles all paperwork and recordkeeping. 
  • Flexible: Take your tax deduction now, give later. 
  • Tax Savings: Deduct your gift, avoid taxes on investment growth, and donate appreciated securities without capital gains tax. 
  • Family Legacy: Involve your family and create a tradition of giving. 
  • No Startup Fees: No cost to open, with a typical minimum of $5,000. 
  • Low Fees: Nearly 100% of your grants go to charities after minimal fees. 
  • Privacy: Stay anonymous if you choose.

Note: There may be small administrative fees based on the size of your fund.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Start Your Donor Advised Fund Today (add link)

Donate Stock Gifts to Support Our Organization

What is a stock gift?

Donating stocks or other appreciated securities is a simple way to support our organization. When you give appreciated stocks directly, you can avoid paying capital gains tax, and your donation can be more impactful.

Why donate stock?

  • Tax Benefits: You may receive a tax deduction for the full market value of the stock. 
  • Avoid Capital Gains Tax: You don’t pay taxes on the increase in value of the stock. 
  • Maximize Your Giving: More of your gift goes directly to our programs. 
  • Convenient: Easy to transfer through your brokerage account.

Note: There may be small administrative fees based on the size of your fund.

How to donate stock:

  1. Contact your broker with our organization’s stock transfer information. 
  2. Transfer the stock directly to our account. 
  3. Let us know about the gift so we can thank you and provide the right documentation for your taxes.

Additional tips:

  1. Gifts of stock are often most beneficial when they’re long-term holdings (owned for more than a year). 
  2. Please consult your financial advisor for personalized advice.

Questions or ready to donate?
Contact us at development@docwayne.org or visit our donation page [link].