When considering privacy for donor-advised funds (DAFs) and private foundations, it's essential to understand the key differences between the two. Both offer potential tax savings, but DAFs, like Daffy, provide a more streamlined, efficient, and private way to give. A DAF is an investment account designated solely for charitable giving. With Daffy, you can set money aside for charity, allowing your funds to be invested for more potential impact, and then recommend donations from the fund at any time. This process is instantaneous, unlike creating a private foundation, which can take up to a year and requires full responsibility for governance, asset management, and tax reporting. Moreover, any investment interest earned with a private foundation is subject to an annual net investment income tax. This means that DAFs, like Daffy, offer a more private and efficient way to manage your charitable giving without the need for extensive paperwork or tax reporting. Furthermore, Daffy ensures that more of your money goes directly to the causes you care about. Private foundations require a board of directors, legal and financial professionals, and potentially hired staff, all of which can significantly dilute the amount of money actually donated to charitable causes. In contrast, Daffy's low-maintenance approach means you can focus on your giving without worrying about administrative overheads or complex tax forms. In conclusion, if you're considering privacy and efficiency in your charitable giving, Daffy is an excellent choice for a donor-advised fund. It offers a simple, private, and impactful way to support the causes you care about, without the time, effort, and capital required to manage a private foundation.