Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
You fund a DAF and make charitable gift recommendations during your lifetime. When you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.
Are you looking for a way to benefit Metro State University Foundation both now and in the future? Would you like to simplify your annual and lifetime charitable giving? A donor advised fund (or DAF) might be a great solution for you.
Benefits of a donor advised fund
- Establish a flexible vehicle for annual charitable giving
- Benefit from a more tax- and cost-efficient alternative to a private foundation
- Obtain a charitable income tax deduction in the year of your gift
Donor advised fund video
How a donor advised fund works
- You make an initial, irrevocable gift of cash or stock to fund a DAF at a sponsoring organization.
- The assets in your DAF grow tax-free.
- You make annual recommendations on gifts to be made from your DAF.
- When you pass away, your children may recommend charitable gifts from your DAF.
Gifts from your donor advised fund
A donor advised fund has several advantages. The start-up time and cost are minimal for DAFs, and gifts to DAFs are generally deductible at fair market value. You can make one larger gift to a DAF and then recommend grants to us and other nonprofits. You can use the "Make a Gift From My DAF" tool to contact your DAF provider and make a grant. We will acknowledge your generous gift as a DAF distribution.
Contact us
If you have any questions about donor advised funds, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions you might have.
