Donor Advised Funds, Stock Gifts, and Other Major Gifts

Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

A convenient and flexible way to manage your charitable giving and a cost-effective alternative to establishing a private foundation.

What you do:

Recommend that a distribution be made from your donor advised fund for Learning Ally programs and services. The gift is then made in your fund's name.

While Learning Ally does not directly manage Donor Advised Funds, there are a number of financial institutions and community trusts that can assist you in establishing such a fund. Contributions and/or grants from your DAF can be made to multiple of charitable organizations of your choice and you receive many benefits including:
• An immediate tax deduction
• The flexibility of one source for your charitable giving, without the costs and administrative obligations of a private foundation
• More ongoing tax benefits with a donor advised fund than with a private foundation
• No start-up costs or administrative expenses

Legal Information and Tax ID

Jhara Navalo
Department of Philanthropy
Call: (212) 845-7006
Email jnavalo@LearningAlly.org
Learning Ally Tax ID: 13-1659345

Why Give Using a Donor Advised Fund?

Donor-Advised Funds are dedicated charitable accounts used for the sole purpose of charitable giving.

Lower your income taxes

Receive an immediate income tax deduction when you contribute through your fund.

No capital gains tax

When you contribute long-term assets such as stock or crypto.

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Why Give Using a Donor Advised Fund?

Donor-Advised Funds are dedicated charitable accounts used for the sole purpose of charitable giving.

Lower your income taxes

Receive an immediate income tax deduction when you contribute through your fund.

No capital gains tax

When you contribute long-term assets such as stock or crypto.

Tax free growth

No taxes on the investment growth of your fund.

How You Can Help

Become an advocate for students with learning disabilities.

Donor Advised Funds

A convenient and flexible way to manage your charitable giving and a cost-effective alternative to establishing a private foundation.

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Gifts of Stock

Giving appreciated securities or mutual funds is a fast and easy way to make a gift to Learning Ally

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Become an Education Advocate

Join a special group of people who donate each month to bring life-changing solutions to millions of struggling readers.

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Designing Your Own Fundraiser

Bring your unique perspective to helping struggling readers. Create your own event and raise funds to support kids. Invite your friends and family to join you in supporting student success!

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Honor Someone Special

Celebrate and pay tribute to a friend, loved one, mentor or teacher with a special gift in his or her name. Send an E-card or have Learning Ally send a special notification card by mail.

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Establish Your Legacy

Create a Legacy and provide forward-looking support for future generations of the most vulnerable students. Help ensure sustainable change in their lives for years to come by including Learning Ally in your will, estate and financial plans.

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Share Your Story

Everyone has a story to tell. As a member, parent, volunteer, donor or educator, we want to hear what you have to say about learning differently. Share your experience and insights with our community of student champions.

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Sponsor a Student

Empower students by underwriting membership to provide access to our audiobook content, learning tools and transformative reading programs.

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Double Your Impact

Many companies will match your contribution. See if your employer will match your gifts to Learning Ally to further support our students’ success.

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