Giving through the Harris Charitable Fund Program, allows you to establish a donor-advised fund which is a flexible and efficient way to benefit charitable organizations important to you.
Although the grant distributions may be spread out over a number of years, when you create a donor-advised fund, you may receive a current charitable income tax deduction in the year the gift is made (subject to certain limitations). As the term "donor-advised" suggests, you may recommend which charities and organizations should benefit from your donor-advised fund and how your donor-advised fund assets should be invested — the final decision as to distributions and investments resides with the Board of Trustees of the Harris Charitable Fund Program's administrator and sponsor, NPT, an independent public charity.
How it Works
Step 1: Read our Program Guidelines to become familiar with all aspects of the Harris Charitable Fund Program.
Step 2: Open a donor-advised fund by fax or mail.
To open a donor-advised fund by fax or mail, complete a Donor Application, Contribution Agreement and supplemental paperwork as needed.
When setting up a donor-advised fund you will be asked to:
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