Other Ways to Give

Tax-Smart Ways to Support Aperture

There are so many ways to support Aperture and to support artists. Many people make an impact through tax-smart gifts to continue creating insight, community, and understanding through photography. Read below to explore which giving option is best for you.

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Supporting Artists

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Grants

By recommending a grant from your DAF to Aperture, you can give from money you’ve already set aside without spending an additional cent.

Gifts of Appreciated Stock and Securities

By donating appreciated assets, you can save on two types of taxes by minimizing capital gains tax and often getting a full deduction for the value of your gift.

Gifts from Your IRA

If you or someone you know is 70½ or over, you can create a charitable IRA gift (also known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution) to support Aperture. These gifts come with tax advantages and can help you fulfill a Required Minimum Distribution if you have to take one.

A donation of appreciated cryptocurrency in support of Aperture can help you minimize capital gains taxes and receive a tax deduction.