Giving vehicles

Choose the container that matches your goals — not someone else's product sheet.

Paramount Impact offers donor-advised funds, fiscal sponsorship, foundation support, and CRT coordination. The right vehicle depends on control, timing, privacy, and who will steward the work next.

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Paramount Legacy Fund (DAF)

Families & individuals who want flexibility, privacy, and advisory

Immediate deduction when you contribute
Recommend grants over time to public charities
Successor advisors for multi-generational giving
No annual 5% payout requirement
Higher AGI limits than private foundations for many gifts

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Model A Fiscal Sponsorship

Project leaders who need 501(c)(3) infrastructure now

Accept tax-deductible gifts under our EIN
Dedicated bank account & optional debit card
Compliance, receipts, and quarterly reporting
Faster than forming a new nonprofit
Pathway to spin out into your own 501(c)(3)

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Private Foundation Support

Families who already operate (or need) a private foundation

Governance & board process design
Required distribution planning
Grantmaking strategy & due diligence
We do not serve as investment manager or trustee
Coordinate cleanly with your CPA and counsel

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Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT)

Donors who want income now and charity later

Partial charitable deduction upfront
Capital gains relief on contributed appreciated assets
CRUT (variable) or CRAT (fixed) structures
Remainder can fund a Legacy Fund or other charity
Requires coordination with estate counsel

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*Under Model A, Paramount Impact retains legal control of funds; project leaders direct charitable activities within the sponsorship agreement.

Side-by-side snapshot

Dimension	Legacy Fund (DAF)	Fiscal sponsorship	Private foundation	CRT
Speed to start	Days to weeks	~2 weeks after approval	Months (legal setup)	Weeks–months (trust docs)
Public disclosure	Private grantmaking	Sponsored under our 990	Form 990-PF public	Trust / estate context
Ongoing admin	Low — we handle	Shared with project lead	High — board & filings	Trustee-driven
Control style	Recommend grants	Direct mission activities*	Board control	Income interest + remainder

For families

Legacy is a system, not a single gift

Pair a Legacy Fund with family governance, successor advisors, and estate designations. Explore our Family Legacy program for multi-generational design.

For projects

Fiscal sponsorship is not a shortcut around charity law

It is a disciplined Model A structure with real compliance. If your purpose is charitable and you're ready for reporting, fiscal sponsorship can get you accepting gifts quickly — the right way.

Not sure which vehicle fits?

We'll map your goals, tax year, and family or project dynamics to a clear recommendation.

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