What is a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)?

A donor-advised fund is a charitable account administered by a sponsoring nonprofit organization for the sole purpose of supporting charities. Individuals can contribute cash, stocks, or other assets into the DAF and receive an immediate tax deduction. Those funds are invested for tax-free growth, and the individual can recommend donations to charities of their choice over time.

DAFs provide a simple, tax-efficient, and flexible way to give—making it easy for you to support your favorite causes while maximizing your philanthropic impact.

How to Make a Donor-Advised Fund Grant to PBS Charlotte

If you have a donor-advised fund and would like to recommend a gift to PBS Charlotte, please instruct your DAF custodian to make checks payable to the WTVI Foundation, Inc. and mail them to the following address:

WTVI Foundation, Inc.
Attn: Member Services
3242 Commonwealth Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28205

Tax ID (EIN): 45-5452541

Contact Person (if requested):
Jennifer Bernard
Office Manager & Data Management Supervisor
📧 Jennifer.Bernard@cpcc.edu
📞 704.330.5922

Most DAFs require no extra steps, but your administrator will contact us if needed.

Please note: When making a gift through your donor-advised fund, IRS rules prohibit receiving goods or services in exchange for your contribution. Therefore, you are not eligible to receive a thank-you gift when giving via a donor-advised fund.

However, this does not affect access to PBS Charlotte Passport, which is a member benefit offered to anyone who contributes $120 or more annually, regardless of giving method.

Donor-Advised Funds offer several advantages for charitable giving, including:

• Simplicity: You can recommend grants to your favorite charities without managing multiple accounts or checks.
• Tax Benefits: Contributions to your DAF are eligible for an immediate tax deduction, even if you distribute the funds over time.
• Flexibility: You can give cash, stocks, or other assets and schedule gifts when it’s most convenient for you.
• Impact: Your funds can grow tax-free in the DAF, allowing you to maximize the amount you can give to causes you care about.
• Legacy Planning: DAFs make it easy to involve your family in charitable giving and establish a long-term philanthropic legacy.

Whether you are supporting PBS Charlotte or other favorite charities, a donor-advised fund provides a simple, strategic, and effective way to make a meaningful impact.

Questions? 

For assistance with making a donor-advised fund grant, please contact:

Member Services
memberservices@wtvi.org
704.330.5939

Information provided is general in nature. It is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, legal or tax advice. PBS Charlotte does not provide legal or tax advice.