A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a flexible charitable giving option administered by a third party, such as a community foundation or financial services company.
By donating through a DAF, you will receive benefits including an immediate tax deduction, tax-free growth on investments within the fund, and flexible ways to donate complex assets like appreciated stock or cryptocurrency. DAFs also offer administrative simplicity compared to private foundations and provide a straightforward way to plan for future giving or legacy.
By contributing your appreciated securities or cryptocurrency to a DAF, rather than selling the assets first and then donating the cash, you eliminate capital gains tax on the sale. A DAF allows you to support ECFS immediately or over time, offers you some ability to manage your tax situation through giving, and can be relatively inexpensive to create and maintain. To learn more about donor-advised funds and/or set up a DAF, refer to the American Endowment Foundation’s website here.
Recommend a grant by consulting with your financial advisor or DAF administrator, or reach out to orangefund@ecfs.org.
ECFS Information
EIN/Tax ID Number
13-3862529
Mailing Address
Ethical Culture Fieldston School
Advancement Office
33 Central Park West
New York, NY 10023
Contact
orangefund@ecfs.org
If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Pilla, Associate Director of Leadership Giving and Strategic Engagements, at spilla@ecfs.org or 212-712-6242.
