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business29 days ago•3 min saved

Bloomberg Leads $22.4B Philanthropy Ranking Amid Privacy Gaps

America’s top 50 philanthropists gave $22.4 billion in 2025, per the Chronicle of Philanthropy, led by Michael Bloomberg with $4.3 billion. MacKenzie Scott was excluded because her donors declined to confirm donor-advised fund contributions, and the ranking does not count DAF disbursements to avoid double counting. The piece notes rising privacy among ultra-wealthy donors, with Elon Musk and Larry Ellison not appearing due to lack of cooperation. Only about 19 Forbes 400 members show up on the Philanthropy 50, highlighting how much giving remains private.

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business2 months ago•3 min saved

Record DAF Giving Surges as Expiring Tax Breaks and Markets Rally

DAFgiving360 reports a record $9.9 billion granted via donor-advised funds in 2025, up 28% from 2024, driven by strong market returns and expiring tax benefits under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. About 74% of contributions were non-cash assets, as donors use DAFs to secure upfront tax deductions while they time grants to charities. New tax rules cut top-bracket benefits and cap itemized deductions, potentially slowing future giving and nudging donors away from direct 'checkbook philanthropy'.

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finance1 year ago•2 min saved

Maximize Year-End Giving with Smart Charitable Strategies

Financial advisors suggest that donating appreciated stock to charity can be a more tax-effective strategy than cash donations, as it avoids capital gains taxes and allows for a deduction of the stock's market value. With the higher standard deduction, fewer taxpayers itemize, but strategies like "stacking deductions" or using donor-advised funds can help maximize tax benefits from charitable giving.

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philanthropy2 years ago•6 min saved

Unveiling the Mystery: The Secret $10 Billion Charity

The SDG Impact Fund, a donor-advised fund focused on supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, has experienced rapid growth, reaching $10 billion in assets in 2021. The fund's surge in assets, potentially fueled by the rise of cryptocurrencies and digital art assets, has raised concerns among philanthropy and tax experts due to the lack of transparency regarding the source of donations and how the funds are being used. Donor-advised funds have become powerful forces in philanthropy, allowing donors to receive immediate tax deductions while delaying charitable contributions indefinitely. Critics argue that this practice can lead to ethical issues and tax avoidance. The SDG Impact Fund's recent filings raise questions about its purpose and the extent to which its assets are being directed towards charitable causes.

via The Associated Press|

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personal-finance2 years ago•2 min saved

Maximizing Tax Savings through Strategic Charitable Giving

Charitable giving strategies can provide a bigger tax benefit, especially after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. To maximize tax breaks, investors can "bunch gifts" by concentrating them in one year. Donor-advised funds and individual retirement accounts are popular options for tax-savvy donations. Profitable investments from a brokerage account are the best assets to donate to charity, while pre-tax individual retirement accounts are better for those aged 70½ or older.

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