Shared values. The Kouplens say that they made the switch to The Signatry because they wanted to partner with someone in generosity that shared their values.
“If you have a sponsor that does not have the same values as you have, you lose control of those funds,” Sean points out. He describes the importance of being comfortable with a DAF sponsor where you are recommending grants out of a fund you create where the sponsor has control over the dollar distribution. Values matter.
A DAF sponsor is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that allows donors to gift a tax-deductible donation into a fund, but any further grant recommendations to other nonprofits from that fund are simply that; recommendations. Using a faith-based sponsor that is more likely to align with your recommendations is an important consideration when setting up a donor advised fund.
That, along with the structure, opportunities for investment growth, and the motivation it brings to be good stewards are why the Kouplens love using a donor advised fund.
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Your family, like the Kouplens, could benefit from simplified receipts, opportunities to give noncash assets, and unique tax benefits that come with using a donor advised fund.
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The Signatry seeks to inspire and facilitate revolutionary biblical generosity across generations. Through donor advised funds and other innovative tools and resources, families are empowered to live generously, modeling biblical values for future generations and making a greater impact for causes that align with their passions. Since 2018, The Signatry has facilitated sending over $2.8 billion to organizations around the world that are dedicated to solving the world’s greatest problems.
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