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Donor Advised Funds

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) offer an efficient and convenient solution for managing charitable contributions to The Greenhouse Project. As one of the fastest-growing methods of philanthropic giving, DAFs provide donors with a streamlined process and the advantage of immediate tax deductions upon contribution. Support through DAFs enables The Greenhouse Project to further its mission of growing, giving, and teaching for a healthier, greener, sustainable community.

The button below will take you to your Donor Advised Fund for:

  • Fidelity Charitable

  • Schwab Charitable

  • BNY Mellon

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How to use the DAF Direct Widget

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The DAF Direct Widget makes it easy for you to give through your Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon Charitable account.

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After selecting the institution that manages your sonar-advised fund, simply enter the dollar amount you want to donate to TGP and click "next". You will then be directed to an external website to complete your gift.

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We will be notified of your generous donation after the DAF institute sends us your contribution. 

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If you don't already have a DAF, contact your financial advisor to learn how to set one up.

If your sponsoring organization is one of the following, click below for contact information to make the Greenhouse Project your Donor Advised Fund charitable designation.

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Tahoe Community Foundation

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Community Foundation of Northern Nevada

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Vanguard Charitable

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National Philanthropic Trust

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Northern Trust

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Raymond James Charitable​​​​​​​​​​​

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Or work directly with your sponsoring organization.

Please make checks payable to:

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The Greenhouse Project

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EIN: 27-0689431

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PO Box 2024

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Carson City, NV 89702

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Designating TGP as a Successor-In-Interest on your Donor Advised Fund

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Please also consider designating the Greenhouse Project as a successor-in-interest to a portion of your charitable giving account, thereby supporting our mission beyond your lifetime. Naming TGP a successor-in-interest functions similarly to establishing a beneficiary designation on a retirement account.

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For further guidance on naming TGP in your donor-advised fund, please reach out to the public charity managing your account.

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What is a Donor Advised Fund?

A donor-advised fund is basically a philanthropic version of an investment account that is intended to support nonprofit organizations. Individuals can contribute cash, securities, or other assets to the account and receive tax deductions for the year in which they donate. 

With donor-advised funds, contributions are held and may accrue tax-free interest until recommended grants are made to public charities. Tax deductions are available at the time of contribution, even if the grants to charities are made during a later tax period.

Did You Know...?

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Donor-advised funds are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States. This is because DAFs are one of the most tax-advantageous ways to give. They're also very easy to manage.

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How does a donor-advised fund work?

  1. To establish the fund, an individual makes an irrevocable tax-deductible contribution (cash, stock, real estate, etc.) to a sponsoring organization, community foundation, or financial institution. Individuals receive a tax receipt and tax benefits when funds are deposited into their DAF.

  2. The DAF sponsoring organization oversees those funds as they grow tax free.

  3. The assets within the fund now legally belong to the sponsoring organization but the DAF account holder retains advisory privileges over disbursements made from the DAF in addition to the investment strategy.

  4. DAF account holders can recommend single or recurring donations to charitable organizations. Funds in a DAF can only be used to support organizations that are tax-exempt 501(c)(3) and classified as public charities under 509(a).

  5. Once the DAF sponsoring organization approves, the recommended donation is made to the qualified charitable organization, such as the Greenhouse Project.

What are the benefits of giving through a donor-advised fund?

  • Support a Charity you believe in through strategic giving, over time.

  • Maintain family involvement in charitable decisions.

  • Create a lasting legacy.

  • Take advantage of immediate tax benefits with the ability to distribute funds later.

  • Consolidate all your charitable giving.

  • Ensure you meet and/or exceed standard deductions by combining donations of stock to a DAF.

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