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Private foundations receive certain tax incentives to encourage philanthropic giving and to support the important work that foundations do in advancing social causes, promoting education, supporting scientific research and providing resources to underserved communities.

This Guide to Tax Strategies for Private Foundations provides a suite of specialized insights to help philanthropists and their advisors maximize the tax benefits of their charitable plans.

These resources provide an overview of the four main tax benefits associated with foundations and nuances to mastering the Form 990-PF, along with other tax-related considerations when developing a thoughtful plan.

Looking to learn more about the tax benefits for other popular charitable giving vehicles like donor-advised funds and planned gifts? Check out these resources from our partners below!


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Tax Benefits of a Private Foundation

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Foundations offer four attractive benefits to donors that can mitigate income, capital gains and estate taxes.
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4 Tax Benefits of a Private Foundation

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For HNW individuals who have a strong charitable interest, private foundations offer an opportunity to save in taxes while creating a lasting philanthropic legacy.
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Advanced Tax Strategies for Private Foundations

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Six sophisticated strategies for private foundations to reduce tax liability and preserve the value of their endowments.
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The 990-PF: How to Reap Savings and Avoid Pitfalls

| White Papers
We’ve reviewed and prepared thousands of private foundation tax returns – here’s what we’ve learned.
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Unrelated Business Taxable Income (UBTI) for Private Foundations

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Learn more about the implications of generating excessive UBTI from activities, investments or assets in a foundation.
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The Conduit Election

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This annual election offers two key tax advantages for contributions – higher AGI caps and an FMV deduction for contributions of certain appreciated assets.
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Gifts of Silver and Gold

Article | PG Calc

Most charitable gift annuities (CGAs) have been funded by cash donations. But in some cases, donors prefer to use appreciated securities to establish their CGAs. This alternative approach makes sense from a financial and tax perspective, but what happens when the donor wishes to establish a gift annuity using holdings of silver or gold?

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Charitable Lead Trusts: Not Just for the Super-Rich

Article | PG Calc

There can be significant tax benefits for certain donors in establishing CLTs, but there’s more than meets the eye behind them.

Charitable bunching – a strategic way to give more

Charitable bunching – a strategic way to give more

Blog | Charityvest

By timing your charitable donations strategically, you can maximize your tax deductions and give more to the causes you care about. This guide walks you through the charitable bunching strategy and how a donor-advised fund makes it simple to put it into practice.

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Giving and taxes 101: how and when charitable giving is tax-advantaged

Blog | Charityvest

Learn the basics of tax-advantaged charitable giving, including income tax deductions, itemizing vs. taking the standard deduction, deduction limits, and more.

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