Beyond Cash: Handle the Charitable Conversations Other DAFs Can't
A donor-advised fund can accept far more than cash and publicly-traded stock through Ren's partnering sponsoring charities.
Through Ren’s Platform, Our Partner Sponsoring Charities Can Accept
Business Interests
C-corp shares, S-corp shares, LLC and partnership interests. Avoid long-term capital gains tax, with a deduction based on the appraised value. Ideal for a business sale, retirement planning, a high-income year, or engaging the next generation.
Alternative Investment Interests
LP, GP, and other positions in private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds. Similar to donating appreciated stock: avoid capital gains, deduction based on qualified appraisal value. Ideal when a fund is winding down or making capital distributions.
Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other crypto assets. Avoid capital gains and receive a fair-market-value deduction if donated directly. Ideal for significant appreciation, diversification, or year-end tax planning.
Real Estate
Residential, commercial, and undeveloped land (must be unencumbered). Avoids capital gains and removes the complex asset from the estate. Ideal for downsizing, transitioning out of active management, or estate simplification.
And More. Have Something Else in Mind?
Ren's partnering sponsoring charities accept a wide range of assets — reach out to explore your options.
Investing DAF Assets Into Private Alternatives with Ren
Accepting noncash contributions is only half the story. Ren's platform also offers the ability to invest DAF assets into private alternatives of your choice, including private equity, venture capital, and impact funds.
Why it Matters
- Maintains access to alternative investment strategies
- Aligns charitable capital with mission or return objectives
- Differentiates an advisor’s offering for sophisticated clients
Ideal Client Scenarios
- Desire to pursue impact investing or catalytic capital
- HNW clients with a strong alternatives allocation
- Family office–style giving with complex investment goals
Our Differentiators
Other DAF Platforms
Small, fixed menu of impact investments.
Ren’s Partnering Sponsoring Charities
Built for nearly unlimited flexibility, with open architecture that empowers a donor’s own investment vision.
Where other DAF sponsoring charities may charge extra fees or impose restrictive timelines, Ren’s partnering sponsoring charities handle all due diligence at no extra cost, with full transparency, and private stock can be held beyond one year with no put option required.
Key Considerations for Noncash Contributions
- Assets must generally be held more than one year to qualify for a fair market value deduction
- Qualified appraisals are required for illiquid assets to claim a charitable deduction
- All gifts to a DAF are irrevocable
- Certain assets may require additional review and liquidation support. Ren’s team can walk you through what to expect
Join the Movement
Supporting over $200B in charitable assets, Ren is America’s premier provider of philanthropic technology and managed services, helping financial advisors and their clients maximize their charitable impact.
