The World You Want to See is Worth Funding
Giving with intention belongs in your wealth plan now. Claim this year’s tax benefits and give on your own timeline.
Strategic Giving That Can Grow
You care deeply about making a difference. You’ve likely given in different ways, whether by writing a check to your favorite charities, giving in a moment of crisis, or supporting a cause in honor of someone you love.
But generosity has an even greater impact when it’s planned. A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable investment account that brings the same intention to your giving that you bring to your portfolio, turning one-off moments into a lasting expression of your values.
Whether You’re Giving $100K or $100M, Ren Has a Path for You
500K
Individual givers supported
$35B
Granted to charities annually
1.8M+
Charities who can access Ren grants
$91M
Average charitable assets per Patrons Circle member
An Account Made for Charitable Giving
A donor-advised fund is a charitable investment account held by a sponsoring charity. Here’s how it works:
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Contribute: set aside cash, stock, or other assets in your fund. Contributions are irrevocable.
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Deduct: receive an immediate tax deduction in the year you contribute.
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Grant: recommend grants to the charities you care about, now or over time.
Contribute by year-end to claim this year’s deduction. Give when and where you choose, so your dollars can work harder for the causes closest to you.
Your Giving, On Your Terms
A donor-advised fund gives you the flexibility to give your way.
Give what you want
Learn moreCash, appreciated stock, private company interests, real estate, even crypto or collectibles. Contribute the assets that make the most sense for you.
Give how you want
Learn moreYou recommend grants to the causes you care about, and your advisor can help shape how your fund is invested in the meantime.
Give when you want
Contribute by year-end to claim this year’s tax deduction, then decide where it goes later. Your fund can be invested for potential tax-free growth, so it’s ready the moment you are.
Give within your existing plan
Your advisor builds giving into the plan you already have, so it’s a simple extension of what’s in place.
Give anonymously, if you prefer
Keep your name off any or all of your grants.
Foundation benefits, without the overhead
Learn moreGet many of a foundation’s benefits without a board, a legal entity, or annual tax filings. Already have one? A donor-advised fund can work alongside it.
Find the Giving Strategy that Works Best for You
We offer a range of charitable vehicles to enable giving on your terms.
Let Your Financial Plan Reflect Everything You Care About
Already have an advisor?
Bring this giving guide to your next meeting and start the conversation about giving well.
Don’t have an advisor yet?
Learn what to look for in a DAF sponsor and how the different models compare.
Built For Givers Who Think Big
Ren powers more than 60% of U.S. donor-advised fund dollars. We start with your goals, then work hand-in-hand with the advisor you already trust.
- Expertise in complex assets, like closely held stock, real estate, crypto, and collectibles
- Recommend grants and see your fund in real time, without the paper trail
- Multigenerational access, so your family can give together
Donor FAQs
No. Some donors bring their advisor into the decision, and some don’t. Both scenarios are common. If you have an advisor, ask them whether a Ren DAF fits your plan. If you don’t, you can look into it yourself first, at your own pace.
