Orange County United Way

Orange County United Way Donor Advised Fund

Charitable giving is among the highest of human aspirations, woven into the fabric of organizations, countries and societies around the world.  While many individuals and families have a deep commitment to philanthropy, charitable giving is not limited to those with significant wealth.  Donor advised funds are among the easiest and most tax-advantaged ways to give to charity for donors across the spectrum of wealth.

  • Achieve positive environmental and social impact in the public markets through the Morgan Stanley GIFT Impact investment options

  • Receive professional investment advice on growing your charitable gifts

  • Contribute using a wide variety of cash and marketable securities; and with prior approval illiquid assets such as real estate, artwork or private company stock

  • Help coordinate charitable giving with succession planning

  • Develop a program of giving or transfer a private foundation to a simpler gifting solution

  • Mitigate capital gains tax on gifts of appreciated securities and other assets

  • Establish a long-term charitable giving strategy that reflects your passions, vision and values

  • Make anonymous grants

  • Reduce your estate tax liabilities

  • Conduct research on areas of charitable interest and specific charities

Create a philanthropic legacy. A well-planned and thoughtful approach to charitable giving benefits donors and more importantly, the charities you care about.  This is why you may want to consider the advantages of a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) as part of your overall charitable giving strategy.

Please contact us with any questions.

Emilee Tello
Chief Financial Officer
(949) 263-6154

For technical assistance:
MSGIFT@reninc.com
(855) 865-GIFT