Donor Advised Funds make giving easy.
A Donor Advised Fund is an efficient and flexible charitable tool that allows you to support the charities of your choice at any time while enjoying immediate tax benefits. All that is required to set one up is an establishing gift of $2,500. Gifts can be made from your fund to qualified tax-exempt and religious organizations, locally and elsewhere. Whatever your philanthropic passions, JewishColumbus can help you design your own charitable giving plan. Set up a charitable fund with us and get the expert advise that enables you to support what you want, when you want, where you want.
Deduct
Become eligible for an immediate income tax deduction when you establish a Donor Advised Fund.
Invest
Contributions are invested by JewishColumbus.
Grant
You recommend grants to the charities you support when you want.
Benefits
- Simple and Flexible: Easy to open, easy to use, and adaptable to changing philanthropic interests.
- Tax-Efficient: Allows donors to make charitable contributions when it makes sense financially and recommend grants over time.
- Consolidated Giving: A single, streamlined platform for supporting Jewish and non-Jewish causes.
- Multi-Generational Family Giving: Successor advisors can be named, creating opportunities for family engagement across generations.
- Build a Deeper Connection to Your Giving: With JewishColumbus as your philanthropic partner, your donor advised fund offers ongoing guidance, engagement, and meaningful impact over time.
Creating a Fund
A fund can be established with a tax-deductible contribution of cash, securities or other property to JewishColumbus. Then, based on your recommendations, JewishColumbus invests the funds and may make grants in the name of your fund to charitable, cultural or educational organizations that you recommend.
Contribute through your DAF by submitting a grant request
This tool will help you easily request a grant from your donor advised fund, and share your information with us to make sure your gift is put to best use!
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Name: Lori Maier Wishne
Title :Managing Director, Sr. Philanthropic Advisor
Phone: 614-559-3208
Email: lorimw@jewishcolumbus.org
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More ways to make an impact
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will (for free!).
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.