10/07/2026
In this Women’s Wealth Wednesday segment on WANE 15, Foster Financial Vice President Caleb Doane explains how donor-advised funds can help make charitable giving more tax-efficient. He discusses strategies that may allow donors to maximize deductions, bundle multiple years of contributions into a single tax year, and potentially avoid capital gains taxes by donating appreciated investments instead of cash. Learn how donor-advised funds work, the potential tax advantages they offer, and why they can be a valuable tool for charitable giving and long-term financial planning.
Topics covered include:
Donor-advised Funds
Standard Deduction vs Itemized Deductions
Charitable Giving Strategies
Tax-efficient Philanthropy
Appreciated Stock Donations
Capital Gains Tax Avoidance
Tax-free Investment Growth within DAF
Charitable Distribution Planning
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