About Donor Advised Funds
Build Your Charitable Legacy
Create lasting impact through a flexible, tax-efficient donor-advised fund, with support and none of the complexity or cost of a private foundation.
What's a Donor-Advised Fund?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that allows you to make tax-deductible contributions, recommend grants to your favorite causes, and build a lasting legacy, all without the cost and complexity of starting a private foundation.
With the Anthony Spano Foundation, you receive professional fund management, transparent stewardship, and personal guidance from our volunteer board, without the institutional bureaucracy or geographic restrictions of traditional foundations. You maintain complete flexibility over how and when your charitable dollars are distributed, with the added benefit of working directly with decision-makers who care about your philanthropic goals.
Whether you’re planning for retirement, managing a windfall, or simply want to organize your giving, a donor-advised fund offers the most flexible, tax-efficient way to support the causes you care about.
By creating a fund, you can:
Support Your Passion.
Directly support causes close to your heart.
Empower Your Community.
Provide essential resources to individuals and families in need.
Ensure Transparency and Integrity.
Work with a volunteer-led foundation committed to the highest standards of honesty, accountability, and personal stewardship, not institutional bureaucracy.
Start Your Fund Today!
Complete this form and someone will contact you within 2-3 business days to discuss your charitable goals.
Benefits of a Donor-Advised Fund
Simple, Flexible, and Built to Last.
Maximize Tax Benefits
Receive an immediate tax deduction when you contribute cash, securities, or other assets, even if you distribute grants over multiple years. Contribute appreciated assets to avoid capital gains tax.Â
Grow Your Impact Over Time
Your fund is professionally invested, allowing it to grow tax-free and enabling sustained giving for years or even generations. Build a legacy that lasts.Â
 Simple and Flexible
No startup costs, no annual compliance burden, no mandatory payout requirements. Recommend grants on your timeline to any qualified 501(c)(3) organization.
 Involve Your Family
Designate successors to continue your charitable mission, teach the next generation about philanthropy, and create a shared family giving tradition.
Personal Attention
Unlike large institutional foundations where clients become account numbers, our organization works directly with your clients. They receive personal attention, strategic guidance, and a partnership approach, not automated transactions. This strengthens your client relationships and positions you as their trusted philanthropic advisor.
How It Works
Establishing a fund is simple and impactful
1. Contact Us
Reach out to discuss your charitable goals. We’ll schedule a conversation to understand your vision and answer any questions, no obligation, just exploration.
2. Customize Your Fund
We work directly with you to understand your philanthropic goals, family values, and charitable vision. Together we’ll customize your fund structure, investment strategy, and giving approach, without rigid requirements or institutional gatekeeping.
3. Leave & Give
Your named fund goes live and you can begin recommending grants to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits right away. Your contributions are invested professionally and can grow over time, enabling sustained giving for years or generations to come.
Who Should Consider a DAF?
√   Individuals or families wanting organized, strategic giving
√   Those receiving a financial windfall (inheritance, business sale, stock gains)
√   People planning for retirement who want tax deductions now
√   Anyone wanting to avoid the cost/complexity of a private foundation
√   Donors who want to involve family in philanthropy
√   Those seeking professional investment management for charitable assets
√  Anyone who wants flexibility without institutional rules or minimums
√  Donors seeking personal attention without geographic restrictions