Alt Funds Network

#159 Give Away Your Company Before You Sell It | Phoenix Hafen, UI Charitable

August 28, 2026·34 min
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Find us online: https://altfunds.io/ Email us with topic ideas: info@altfunds.io Spotify: https://bit.ly/4afXcan Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/4akXAUS Google: https://bit.ly/4am9oXk   👇 Click Below to be a guest on our video podcast: 👇   https://bit.ly/46X7cSQ   Connect with Phoenix Haffen: Website: https://www.uicharitable.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoenix-hafen-2024b6162   Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:24 Phoenix Background and UI Charitable 01:38 Why Not Donate Cash 03:14 How to Evaluate Charities 08:11 Donor Advised Funds Explained 10:19 DAF vs Private Foundation 12:21 DAFs as LP Capital for GPs 13:30 Donating Founder Equity Pre Exit 15:18 Timing Mistakes and IRS Rules 17:03 Appraisals and Valuation Window 18:08 Business Interest vs Cash Donation 19:06 Wild Assets and Venture LP Gifts 23:59 Problem Assets and UBIT Risks 26:13 Custody and Bitcoin Multisig 28:42 Creative DAF Projects Example 31:23 Unique Causes and Tonga Project 33:20 Who Uses UI Charitable 34:12 Where to Learn More Closing   Disclaimer: Alt Funds Network LLC and its affiliates, episode guests, and the companies they represent do not provide tax, legal or accounting or investment advice. This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, accounting, and investment professionals before engaging in any transaction or making any financial or legal decision based on your specific situation.

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