Ways to give
You can give directly to the charity, open a donor-advised fund, or house a charitable project through fiscal sponsorship. Each one serves the same mission. Fees are on this page.
The mission covers all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Education, humanitarian aid, and self-reliance are examples of that work, not the limit of it. These three ways of giving are how a person or a project can support that work. In each case the gift is a gift to this public charity.
A direct gift supports Paramount Impact itself. It helps the charity carry its mission across the Sustainable Development Goals, including the care of funds and sponsored projects. You will finish the gift on our secure giving page, and we will say so again before you leave this site.
Give directlyA family contributes to a fund at Paramount Impact and may recommend grants to qualified charities over time. The charity keeps legal control and checks that each grant is charitable. This is a way to support the mission without forming a private foundation.
Read about Legacy FundsA charitable project that is not yet its own charity can operate as a program of Paramount Impact. Gifts are gifts to this public charity, set aside for the project's charitable purpose. We provide oversight. The project leads the work under a written agreement.
Read about fiscal sponsorshipHere are our fees. We'll go over them with you in our first conversation. We don't charge a fee on the balance held in a fund, and we don't pay referral fees.
| Vehicle | To open | On incoming gifts | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount Legacy Fund (DAF) | $0 to open | 1% on incoming contributions | You can open a fund with no minimum, and there's no setup fee. The 1% applies only to contributions coming in. |
| Fiscal sponsorship | $500 start fee | 10% of incoming contributions | The start fee is paid by the project at intake. Sponsored projects operate as programs of Paramount Impact. |
We'll confirm these fees when we talk, and they're written into your account or sponsorship agreement.
These fees apply to a donor-advised fund and to fiscal sponsorship. We go over them in the first conversation, before a fund or a project is opened. A direct gift to the charity is not charged under this table.
Cash, Check & ACH
Easy and fast, and deductible up to 60% of AGI when given to a public charity.
Publicly Traded Securities
Often the most tax-efficient gift: avoid capital gains and deduct fair market value.
IRA Charitable Rollover (QCD)
For donors 70½+: exclude the gift from AGI and satisfy all or part of your RMD.
Real Estate
Put the value of property you've held toward charity, subject to our gift acceptance review.
Cryptocurrency
Contribute appreciated digital assets without a taxable sale first.
Other Non-Cash & Business Interests
Closely held stock, partnership interests, and unique assets, case by case.
Bequests & Beneficiary Designations
Leave a gift through your will, trust, IRA or life insurance.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Income for life or a set term, with the remainder going to charity.
Easy and fast, and deductible up to 60% of AGI when given to a public charity.
Cash works well for year-end bunching into a Legacy Fund, for operating support, or for sponsored projects that need money now. We'll send wire, ACH and check instructions after a short intake call.
Often the most tax-efficient gift: avoid capital gains and deduct fair market value.
Transfer long-term appreciated stock, ETFs, or mutual funds directly to Paramount Impact. We liquidate promptly; proceeds fund your Legacy Fund or designated project. You typically deduct FMV (up to 30% of AGI) and never realize the gain.
For donors 70½+: exclude the gift from AGI and satisfy all or part of your RMD.
A Qualified Charitable Distribution moves funds directly from your IRA custodian to Paramount Impact. QCDs cannot fund a donor-advised fund. They must support our operating charity or an approved fiscally sponsored project. The 2026 limit is $111,000 per person, indexed for inflation.
Put the value of property you've held toward charity, subject to our gift acceptance review.
We evaluate environmental status, title, marketability, and carrying costs before acceptance. If approved, title transfers to Paramount Impact; after sale, net proceeds credit your designated account. Complex gifts need lead time.
Contribute appreciated digital assets without a taxable sale first.
Crypto gifts are treated as non-cash charitable contributions. Gifts over $5,000 generally require a qualified appraisal. We liquidate promptly and credit proceeds to your Legacy Fund or project.
Closely held stock, partnership interests, and unique assets, case by case.
Giving business interests before a sale can do a lot of good, but it's complicated. We work with your deal attorney and CPA on valuation, restrictions and timing. We can't accept every asset, and we'll tell you early if yours isn't a fit.
Leave a gift through your will, trust, IRA or life insurance.
Name Paramount Impact as a beneficiary of a percentage or fixed amount. Many families direct remainder interests into a testamentary Legacy Fund so children continue grantmaking under shared values. We provide sample beneficiary language; your attorney drafts the documents.
Income for life or a set term, with the remainder going to charity.
CRUTs and CRATs can diversify a concentrated position, create an income stream, and leave a charitable remainder. Estate counsel drafts the documents. An educational calculator, if you want one, is on the Resources page. It is not a determination that a trust works.
| Method | Deduction | Cap gains relief | Satisfies RMD | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash / Check | Up to 60% AGI | N/A | No | Simplicity and immediacy |
| Securities / Stock | Up to 30% AGI | Yes, avoided | No | Appreciated holdings |
| IRA Rollover (QCD) | Excluded from AGI | N/A | Yes | Donors 70½+, RMD management |
| Real Estate | FMV, up to 30% AGI | Yes, avoided | No | Illiquid appreciated property |
| Cryptocurrency | FMV, up to 30% AGI | Yes, avoided | No | Appreciated digital assets |
| Charitable Bequest | Estate deduction | Depends | No | Legacy and estate planning |
| CRT | Partial upfront deduction | Yes, avoided | No | Income + legacy combination |
Educational summary only. Deduction limits, carryforwards, and valuation rules depend on your facts and the Internal Revenue Code. Consult your CPA and counsel before giving.
If you would like to talk through a direct gift, a fund, or a sponsored project, we are glad to listen. The fees are on this page.
