Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)

How it works:

• You establish and contribute to a donor-advised fund with a sponsoring organization.You receive a charitable deduction at the time you fund the DAF (subject to IRS rules), and the assets in the fund can be invested for potential growth.
• You receive a charitable deduction at the time you fund the DAF (subject to IRS rules), and the assets in the fund can be invested for potential growth.

• When you are ready, you recommend that the sponsoring organization make a grant from your DAF to the Edinboro University Foundation.

Why it can be better than giving cash:

• Strategic, long-term giving
• Potential for growth
• Simplified recordkeeping