Like a CRT, a pooled income fund pays (taxable) income, at least annually, to the donors (or their named beneficiaries) who have contributed to it. The amount of a donor's income depends on the fund's return and the participant's pro rata share in it.
Assets donated into a pooled income fund are irrevocable, and ultimately belong to the charity. The most common assets donated to a pooled income fund are cash, appreciated securities and life insurance cash surrender values.
Tax Considerations
The charitable income tax deduction received by the donor is based on the value of the asset that is donated to the charity (i.e., the value of the asset placed into the fund). However, the income payments received by the donor and/or other beneficiaries are taxed as ordinary income.
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