Interactive tool
Impact Calculator
An educational model of cash-flow through three containers. It does not compute tax savings. It is not advice. Do not run it in a client meeting as if it were a determination.
Assumptions: DAF uses the posted 1% on incoming gifts and 6% illustrative growth. Foundation uses a 5% payout, 1.39% excise on gains, and $15,000 typical annual admin — that admin is not a Paramount Impact fee.
Direct giving
- Total given$500,000
- Admin overhead$0
Net to mission
$500.0K
Donor-advised fund
- Total given$500,000
- Illustrative growth$196,122
- 1% on incoming (posted)$5,000
- Ending balance$441,122
Granted (model)
$500.0K
Private foundation
- Total given$500,000
- Excise tax (illustrative)$598
- Typical PF admin (not our fee)$150,000
- Ending balance$0
Net to mission (model)
$349.4K
DAF balance & grants over time
Educational model only. It is not tax, legal, or investment advice and is not a substitute for a CPA’s computation. Posted DAF fee is 1% on incoming gifts — see Fees. Consult your own advisors. Do not treat this as a client-meeting deliverable.
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