onsidering the tax benefits of a charitable gift is essential. Donors are allowed to take an immediate tax deduction for all contributions to the Trust, even if those funds are not immediately distributed to eligible charities. The deduction limit varies and is based on the type of asset contributed and the adjusted gross income of the donor. Because the Trust is a public charity, you may be able to take a larger tax deduction than you would with a contribution to a private foundation. For individuals who own appreciated securities, capital gains taxes can be avoided by gifting those securities to the Trust. The tax benefits can even extend beyond the life of the person who established the gift fund. Assets contributed during the lifetime of a donor are not part of the donor’s estate and consequently are not subject to death taxes. Assets left after your death can either be distributed immediately to charitable organizations or remain invested and be distributed by a successor advisor whom you have designated.