For many, giving to charity changed when the standard deduction was increased a few years back. These changes made it more advantageous to give larger gifts or to set up a charitable account. A Donor Advised Fund is just one of the many different accounts investors can open to donate money & appreciated investments to causes they believe in while being tax advantageous.
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