No one gives to charity solely to obtain a tax deduction, and personal reasons for giving usually outweigh the tax benefits. However, experience shows that donors do want to receive the tax benefits associated with their philanthropy and they structure their giving in a tax efficient manner. In this article, you will find a review of information helpful to donors planning their gifts now.

Wealthy families are as committed as ever to the nonprofit sector and community causes, with giving growing significantly in the past several years. Motivations and preferences in giving are changing too.