20 Benefits of Starting a Foundation

20 Benefits of Starting a Foundation

June 26, 20242 min read

20 Unique Ways to Protect Your Assets, Preserve Your Wealth, and Lower Taxes by Starting A Family Foundation


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Here are a few highlights from the video:

1. Lower Personal Liability: Donated assets belong to the PF, protecting them from personal lawsuits. Once transferred, these assets are safeguarded from any legal claims that may arise against the donor.

2. Protect Assets from Spendthrift Heirs: By donating assets to a private foundation, donors can ensure their charitable contributions are preserved and managed responsibly, protecting them from heirs and beneficiaries who may not have prudent financial habits.

3. Corporate and Personal Tax Benefits: Corporations can reduce their taxable income by up to 10% each year through donations to a PF. Individuals can reduce their taxable income by up to 30% of their AGI by donating cash, and by up to 20% for donating assets like real estate and stocks.

4. Carry-Forward Excess Deductions: Excess charitable deductions can be carried forward for up to five consecutive years on personal tax returns, allowing donors to maximize their tax benefits over a longer period.

5. Tax-Free Growth: Assets within a private foundation grow tax-free, maximizing wealth for charitable purposes. This allows for greater accumulation of wealth dedicated to charitable efforts.

6. Boost Goodwill: Engaging in formalized philanthropy boosts goodwill, trustworthiness, and brand perception for corporations, enhancing their public image and fostering positive stakeholder relationships.

7. Structured Charitable Giving: Private foundations require a structured approach to charitable giving, including a mandatory 5% annual distribution of assets, ensuring consistent philanthropic efforts.

8. Align with Wills, Trusts, and Corporations: Private foundations seamlessly integrate with wills, trusts, and other legal structures, creating a cohesive strategy for long-term charitable impact.

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