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Guides, tools, and insights for philanthropic families, advisors, and project leaders — free from Paramount Impact.
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Calculators & quizzes
Impact Calculator
Model your giving potential — see how much you could contribute, estimated tax savings, and how a DAF could grow over time.
Open the CalculatorCRT Calculator
Model a charitable remainder trust with the current IRS §7520 rate. Estimate income, charitable deduction, and capital gains avoided.
Open the CRT CalculatorFiscal Sponsorship Eligibility
Answer a few quick questions to find out if your project qualifies for fiscal sponsorship under Paramount Impact's Model A program.
Take the QuizDAF vs. Foundation Guide
Download our free comparison guide covering tax treatment, privacy, control, and administrative burden.
Explore the DAFFree guides
Download practical playbooks
The Complete DAF Guide
Everything you need to know about donor-advised funds — how they work, what you can contribute, and how to maximize your impact.
- DAF vs. private foundation
- Contribution types
- Grant process
- IRC §4966 rules
- Portal access
Giving Vehicle Comparison
DAF, private foundation, fiscal sponsorship, or direct giving? A plain-language comparison of every charitable vehicle — with pros, cons, and best-fit scenarios.
- Tax treatment
- Administrative burden
- Privacy
- Control
- Minimum requirements
The IRA Charitable Rollover Playbook
A step-by-step guide to Qualified Charitable Distributions — who qualifies, how much you can give, and how to coordinate with your IRA custodian.
- QCD mechanics
- RMD interaction
- AGI impact
- Custodian instructions
- IRC §408(d)(8)
Insights
From the blog
Jan 22, 2025
Agile Philanthropy
How Agile basics — sprints, retrospectives, and adaptive planning — help philanthropic families give with more clarity and less friction.
Jan 10, 2025
The Big Beautiful Bill
What major tax legislation means for high-capacity donors, DAFs, QCDs, and year-end planning conversations with your advisors.
Jan 2, 2025
Fiscal Sponsorship Explained
How Paramount Impact's Model A fiscal sponsorship supports project leaders with segregated accounts, compliance, and donor receipts.
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