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"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little."

– Franklin D. Roosevelt


Giving to the Harris myCFO Foundation, allows you to establish a donor-advised fund which is a flexible and efficient way to benefit charitable organizations important to you.

Although the distributions may be spread out over a number of years, when you create a donor-advised fund, you receive a current charitable income tax deduction in the year the gift is made. As the term "donor-advised" suggests, you may recommend which charities and organizations should benefit from your fund and how your fund assets should be invested — the final decision as to distributions and investments resides with the Board of Directors of the Harris myCFO Foundation.

How it Works

Step 1: Read our Program Guidelines to become familiar with all aspects of the Harris myCFO Foundation DAF.

Step 2: Open an account online, or by fax or mail.

To open an account by fax or mail, complete a Gift Agreement and supplemental paperwork as needed. When setting up an account online or when filling out the Gift Agreement, you will be asked to:

Name the account
Recommend investment pool
Designate Account Advisors and Successor Advisors
Step 3: Fund your program account.
Mail a check, wire funds or transfer securities. For a complete list of qualified assets refer to the Program Guidelines.

Step 4: Once the account is funded, it is immediately ready for grant recommendations. Refer to Grantmaking for more information on how to make grants online, by fax or mail.

     
 
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