I have several Nigerian princes who can attest to my charitable efforts. 

There was no reason for you to convert your business to a charitable organisation.

This data set would be a metric representation of the market direction and strength of that direction, be it growth, decline, appreciation, depreciation.I created my own algorithm for calculating such data and disseminating it into a charitable data representation, but that is just me and my own understanding of how I feel things should be weighed and measured.

The best advice I have for you is to move :)  Florida, Alaska, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, or Wyoming  2) Downsize your house-potentially less property tax and mortgage interest that won't be deductible3) Prepay your property taxes on your primary residence * if already assessed and not in AMT4) Max out tax deferred retirement accounts 5) Increase charitable contributions6) Find a good CPA to figure out the rest 

Pretty much every financial cause I support is global, not local, with most of my charitable giving going here:http://www.gatesfoundation.org/Pages/home.aspxI worked for Bill for a long time, and have tremendous respect for his global outreach, and share his belief that it's about making this a better world for everyone, not just Americans.

No idea of how big the deal is, if it's significant and he has a tax issue, seller financing will certainly be a good way to go, he may be better of having a charitable remainder trust, breaking up the note in a partitioned note for distributions at different times.

This includes a discussion of their overall risk management program -- Life, Disability, Long Term Care and Liability -- to make sure the plans are adequate and cost effective.b.Considers the overall investment portfolio to make sure investment selection and diversification are managed appropriately.c.Reviews the overall tax sensitivity of these investments.3.Plans the Distribution of Wealth during Life in the Most Advantageous Waya.Considers the IRA and qualified retirement plan distribution plan; not as an accountant, but using a tax expert as appropriate.b.Assesses who serves as their durable power of attorney or successor trustee of a revocable living trust in case of an incapacity - again using the appropriate advice from a CPA and legal counselors.c.Considers ways to distribute wealth to children and descendants for well-being, education and other purposes and doing so in the most tax-efficient method.d.Reviews charitable giving for both tax savings and control issues. 4.

 I'm a Pro Member with a Market Place Ad trying to Sell Condominiums out right or by owner finance arrangement and "Charitable Trust" arrangements.  

But don't try to confuse the two and think your going to profit from your charitable work.

You can also set up charitable trusts for tax benefits, I forget the specifics as it was a 2am Google search once ....