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How Ultra-Wealthy Families Use Donor-Advised Funds for Charitable Giving
Lucas and Luna explore how ultra-wealthy families leverage donor-advised funds (DAFs) to optimize charitable giving. They break down the mechanics: how DAFs allow donors to take an immediate tax deduction while distributing grants over years. The episode features a deep dive into the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, the largest DAF sponsor, which held over $50 billion in assets as of 2025. Lucas explains the 'bunching' strategy — how families with volatile income can concentrate several years of giving into one tax year to maximize deductions under the standard deduction cap. Luna…
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