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Donor Advised Funds

A donor advised fund allows you to benefit CSU both now, and in the future. With a donor advised fund, you can make gifts during your lifetime to CSU, and when you pass away, your children can carry on your legacy of giving.

A donor advised fund has several advantages when compared to a private foundation. The start-up time and cost are minimal for DAFs, and gifts to DAFs are generally deductible at fair market value. A DAF is also not subject to the distribution requirements and excise taxes faced by private foundations.

You make an initial, irrevocable gift of cash or stock to fund a DAF. The assets in your DAF are invested and grow tax-free. You make annual recommendations on gifts to be made from the DAF. When you pass away, your children may recommend charitable gifts from your DAF.

Benefits of a donor advised fund

  • Establish a flexible and centralized vehicle for annual charitable giving
  • Benefit from a more tax and cost-efficient alternative to a private foundation
  • Receive an estate tax deduction and savings from your gift
  • Obtain a charitable income tax deduction in the year of your gift
  • Make gifts anonymously
  • The DAF maintains recordkeeping for your charitable donations
  • You can name your children and grandchildren as co-advisors to the DAF, instilling a sense of family philanthropy and legacy
  • You can name CSU as a beneficiary of your DAF

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.

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