Smart Investors Never Donate Cash

They donate appreciated complex assets - saving them money and enabling them to give more.

Smart investors don't donate cash. They donate appreciated assets—enabling them to give more.

Upcoming Webinar

Join Practical VC founder and general partner Dave McClure with UI Charitable CEO Daniel Blake for a practical session on giving like an investor: why donating cash is usually the wrong choice, how Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) actually work, and how to donate illiquid or complex assets—plus real examples you can follow.

February 26, 2026

11:00 AM PST

Virtual

Tax Benefits of Donating

Complex Assets

Tax Benefits of Donating Complex Assets

Eliminate Capital Gains

Donating appreciated assets pre-sale eliminates capital gains taxes on the portion of the asset that is donated.

Maximize Income Tax Deductions

Qualifies for an immediate personal income tax deduction for the fair market value of the asset.

Increase Charitable Capital

Amplify your potential for impact by increasing the amount of funds you have available for charitable activity.

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