A Donor Advised Fund functions like a charitable giving account established with the Georgia Baptist Foundation.
You can make contributions of cash, appreciated securities, or other assets, receive a charitable deduction in the year of the gift, and then recommend grants to ministries over time.
A DAF helps simplify your giving, consolidate records, and involve family members in making grant recommendations.
Because appreciated assets can be contributed without first selling them, you may avoid capital gains taxes while increasing the amount available for ministry.
Benefits of a Donor Advised Fund
- Immediate charitable deduction in the year you make a contribution to the DAF.
- Potential elimination of capital gains tax when contributing appreciated assets.
- Flexible, easy-to-administer platform for supporting multiple ministries over time.
How It Works
Open a donor-advised fund with the Georgia Baptist Foundation and contribute cash or appreciated assets.
Receive a charitable deduction (subject to IRS rules) and allow the assets in the fund to be invested for potential growth.
Recommend grants to churches, ministries, and other qualifying charities at the times and amounts you choose.
A smarter way to give
Planned gifts are designed to help you give more effectively by aligning your generosity with your overall financial and estate planning.
Rather than giving only from cash flow, you can use assets, retirement accounts, and long-term strategies to reduce taxes, provide income, and increase what ultimately supports ministry.
Our team can help you compare options so that you choose the approach that best fits your situation, your family, and your Kingdom goals.
