If you’re looking for a smarter, more flexible way to support the causes you care about, a donor-advised fund (DAF) at Community Foundation Boulder County can be a powerful tool. A DAF provides immediate tax benefits, simplifies your giving, and creates a strong foundation for a long-term philanthropic strategy that can grow with you.
Here’s how a DAF at CFBC can work for you:
Organize Your Annual Giving
A donor-advised fund gives you one convenient place to manage all your charitable giving—whether you’re contributing cash, appreciated stock, or other assets. You can make tax-deductible contributions to your fund at any time and recommend grants to your favorite nonprofits on a timeline that works for you.
This flexibility is especially valuable going into 2025, with new rules taking effect on itemized charitable deductions. Many donors are choosing to “bunch” or front-load several years of giving into their DAF now to maximize deductions while creating a ready pool of charitable dollars they can distribute over time.
More Than a Fund—A Full Suite of Philanthropic Tools
Your DAF is just the beginning. When you open a fund at the community foundation, you gain access to our knowledgeable team and a wide range of charitable tools. We’re here to help you explore options that fit your goals, whether you want to deepen your giving, support a specific organization, or address a particular issue facing our community.
Give with Greater Impact
As your community foundation, we have a deep understanding of local nonprofits and Boulder County’s most pressing needs. When you partner with us, you gain insights, research, and connections that help you make informed and meaningful giving decisions. We can help you align your charitable interests with real opportunities to make a difference—right here at home.
Flexible Fund Options
A donor-advised fund is one way to give, but not the only way. Depending on your goals, you may also consider:
• Designated funds, which provide long-term support to specific nonprofits you care about.
• Field-of-interest funds, which allow you to support a broader cause—such as the environment, education, or health—across multiple organizations.
Many donors choose to combine one or more fund types to create a personalized giving strategy.
Give Directly from Your IRA
If you’re age 70½ or older, you can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) of up to $108,000 per taxpayer (2025 IRS limit) from your IRA to a designated, field-of-interest, or unrestricted fund at CFBC—helping you fulfill charitable goals while bypassing taxable income.
(Please note: QCDs cannot be made directly into donor-advised funds.)
Create a Legacy That Lasts
Many donors use their DAFs as a foundation for long-term charitable plans. By naming your fund in your will or as a beneficiary of your retirement account or life insurance, you can continue supporting the causes you care about for generations to come. CFBC provides ongoing stewardship to ensure your charitable intent remains honored and aligned with community needs over time.
The Bottom Line
A donor-advised fund at Community Foundation Boulder County is more than just a tax-efficient giving vehicle—it’s a flexible, dynamic foundation for a thoughtful charitable portfolio. It helps you stay organized, be strategic, adapt to changing tax laws, and engage more deeply with the community you love.
If you’d like help exploring whether a DAF is right for you, we’re here to support your giving every step of the way. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at any time.
Email: philanthropicservices@commfound.org
Phone: (303) 442-0436
