Private Foundations & Donor-Advised Funds

At the most basic level, the difference between a DAF and a private foundation is the construct, or form, in which each entity is created and operated.
At the most basic level, the difference between a DAF and a private foundation is the construct, or form, in which each entity is created and operated.
When families and their advisors contemplate establishing a charitable vehicle, they often compare and contrast the advantages of private foundations and donor-advised funds (DAFs).
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