Harness the Giving Power of a Private Foundation—Without the Complexity
Donor Advised Funds
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Are you looking for an easy, cost-effective way to support the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Foundation and other causes you love? A donor advised fund, which is like a charitable savings account, may be the right choice for you.
Here's how it works. You transfer cash or other assets to a tax-exempt sponsoring organization such as a public foundation. You can then recommend—but not direct—how much and how often money is granted to the AMCP Foundation or other charities—sometimes as easily as using a Web portal. And you avoid the cost and complexities of managing a private foundation.
You qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction at the time you contribute to the account, and the power to make recommendations on which charities to support whenever you want. You centralize your giving and record-keeping in one location. And maybe best of all, you can start a legacy of giving by letting your children help decide which grants to recommend.
Check Out This Potential Scenario
Joe and Laura want to give back to their hometown by putting their money where it will do the most good. They establish a $25,000 donor advised fund with a community foundation. The couple receives a federal income tax charitable deduction for the amount of the gift. They also get all the time they need to decide which charities to support. After researching community needs with the foundation's staff, Joe and Laura recommend grants for the AMCP Foundation (which they've supported for years) and the Animal Rescue League. The foundation presents the charities with checks from the Megan Fund, which Joe and Laura named in honor of their granddaughter. Joe and Laura are delighted to start this personal legacy of giving.
Learn How to Fund It
Create a donor advised fund with one of the following assets:
Next Steps
- Evaluate a sponsoring organization to make sure it supports your interests, values and the type of asset you are considering as a funding source.
- Get to know the organization's policies and procedures-from minimum contributions to administrative fees. Each organization handles these details differently.
- Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.
- Contact Paula J. Eichenbrenner, MBA, CAE at 703.684.2600 ext. 605 or paula@amcpfoundation.org to discuss using donor advised funds to support the AMCP Foundation and our mission.
- If you include the AMCP Foundation in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.
Legal Name: Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Foundation
Address: 675 North Washington Street, Suite 220, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Federal Tax ID Number: 22-3107061
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The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in any examples are for illustrative purposes only. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results.