Donor-Advised Funds

Big red ranch house in front of the mountains at nonprofit Colorado River ranch camp for youth

Generous people like you fuel the work of Roundup River Ranch.

Roundup River Ranch is eligible to receive gifts from DAFs (personal charitable vehicles established at a public charity like a community foundation or financial institution).

Benefits of giving donations through DAFs include:

  • An immediate tax deduction upon contributing to your DAF.
  • Grow your donation tax-free using the various investment vehicles of your community foundation or financial institution.
  • The option to grant specific amounts to the charities of your choice (like Roundup River Ranch) at a later time.
  • A centralized record-keeping system.

Please keep in mind, gifts from Donor-Advised Funds do not typically qualify for the Colorado Child Care Contribution Credit. Consult with your tax advisor to learn more.

Based on the National Philanthropic Trust 2019 Donor-Advised Fund Report, grantmaking from DAFs to qualified charities totaled more than $25 billion in 2019, a 93% increase over since 2015. The same rapid growth trajectory also applies to contributions to DAFs, which totaled $38.81 billion in 2019. That equates to significant investments that can be made to support philanthropic causes in our communities, like Roundup River Ranch.

To learn more about Donor-Advised Funds, please contact Kathryn Weller, Vice President of Advancement, at kweller@roundupriverranch.org or call 970.524.5720.

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