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A better way to give

We make it easy to donate shares to causes close to your heart while gaining additional tax benefits.

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A tax-smart way to support causes you care about.

Donating shares held for over a year can reduce your tax bill while still making a positive impact. Betterment partners with both a donor-advised fund and individual charities.

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Donate to nearly any U.S. charity through a donor-advised fund.

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a tax-advantaged investment account. With Daffy, you can donate to over 1.5 million charities, schools, and faith-based organizations—all in one place. Learn more about donor-advised funds (DAFs)

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Donate directly to these nonprofit organizations.

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Why donate shares through Betterment?

  • Do more with your money.

    Betterment doesn't charge processing fees, so your entire donation goes directly to the charity you support.

  • Lower your tax bill.

    Reduce your long-term capital gains taxes and increase your deductions by donating shares held for over a year.

  • Donate how you want.

    Choose to donate to a charity directly or support nearly any U.S. nonprofit through a donor-advised fund.

How donating shares instead of dollars can lead to tax-free investing

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