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Balanced return — This objective focuses on capital appreciation with a secondary emphasis on current
income through a higher allocation to equities than fixed income and, where appropriate, other asset classes.
Investors with this objective should be willing to accept a moderately high level of portfolio volatility and risk
of principal loss in seeking to achieve capital appreciation and current income.
Balanced appreciation — This objective focuses on capital appreciation with a potential for current income
through a higher allocation to equities than fixed income and, where appropriate, other asset classes. Investors
with this objective should be willing to accept a high level of portfolio volatility and risk of principal loss in
seeking to achieve capital appreciation and potential for current income.
Appreciation — This objective focuses on capital appreciation with a modest potential for current income
generation. Investments are primarily in equities with a modest allocation to fixed-income securities and,
where appropriate, other asset classes. Investors with this objective should be willing to accept a high level of
portfolio volatility and risk of principal loss in seeking to achieve capital appreciation.
DONOR-ADVISED FUND ACCOUNT REPORTING AND TAX INFORMATION
Account records and tax reporting — The Charitable Gift Fund provides quarterly reports of account holdings,
as well as confirmations of contributions and grants. Contribution confirmations will serve as a legal tax receipt
and show the date of receipt and the fair market value for publicly traded securities or cash. The Charitable Gift
Fund does not provide a value for securities that are not publicly traded. Any fair market value listed on a
confirmation is a good faith determination on the part of the Charitable Gift Fund. We recommend that Donors
consult with their tax advisor before claiming any charitable deduction. Contribution confirmations are issued
directly to the individual or entity making the contribution.
Deductions for contributions to the Charitable Gift Fund — Subject to certain limitations and other
requirements, the Donor may claim an income tax charitable deduction for a contribution to the Charitable Gift
Fund for federal income tax purposes. The Charitable Gift Fund is a publicly supported organization as described
in Internal Revenue Code Sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). While donors should consult their tax advisors to
review their personal tax circumstances, information from IRS Publication 526 may be useful regarding the amount
of your charitable deduction as it is affected by the type of asset contributed to the Charitable Gift Fund.
Contributions of publicly traded securities — For publicly traded securities held for more than one year, the
value of the contribution will equal the mean of the high and low prices (i.e., market rate) reported on the date the
security is received by the Charitable Gift Fund. For mutual fund shares held for more than one year, the amount of
the deduction will equal the closing price on the date of the contribution (i.e., market rate.) For publicly traded
securities or mutual fund shares held for one year or less, the amount of the contribution is the lesser of the cost
basis or the fair market value as determined above. The Charitable Gift Fund does not track cost basis for the
determination of tax deductions.
Cash contributions — The deduction will equal the amount of the cash contribution received by the Charitable
Gift Fund.
Contributions of securities that are not publicly traded — Per IRS guidelines, for securities that are not
publicly traded which have been held for more than one year, the amount of the gift will equal the fair market
value on the date of the contribution. The amount deductible for securities held for one year or less is the lesser
of the cost basis or the fair market value. Consult with a tax advisor regarding qualified appraisal and other
substantiation requirements. If the securities are sold or otherwise disposed of by the Charitable Gift Fund within
three years of the date of gift, the Charitable Gift Fund is required to file a Form 8282 with the IRS to report the
sale price and provide the Donor with a copy. The Charitable Gift Fund sells all contributed securities as soon as
practicable following receipt.
Deductions as a percentage of Adjusted Gross Income — Cash contributions to the Charitable Gift Fund may
be deducted up to a limit of 60% of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in the tax year in which the contribution is made.
Deductions for contributions to the Charitable Gift Fund of appreciated securities or other appreciated capital assets
held for more than one year are subject to a 30% of AGI limitation. Any excess amount that may not be deducted
because of these percentage limitations may generally be carried forward for up to five (5) years until fully used.
Ability to claim an income tax charitable deduction may be subject to certain other restrictions or limitations. Please
contact a tax advisor for specific guidance.