Donor Advised fund (DAF)
How to give from your DAF to the Lieber Institute for Brain Development
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Lieber Institute for Brain Development
EIN: 26-3690883
855 North Wolfe Street, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21205
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How DAFs work?
The power of DAFs lies in their simplicity.
Any person, couple, family–or even company–can open a DAF account at more than 1,000 providers around the country. DAFs have surged in popularity in recent years because they are incredibly effective at increasing giving capacity and streamlining philanthropy.
Donor Advised Fund (DAF) are often compared to a 401(k) for retirement savings or a Health Savings Account (HSA) for healthcare expenses. Think of a DAF like your personal tax-advantaged charitable giving account.
What are the benefits of giving through a donor-advised fund?
- Support a charity you believe in through strategic giving, over time.
- Take advantage of immediate tax benefits with the ability to distribute funds later.
- Maintain family involvement in charitable decisions.
- Create a lasting legacy.
- Consolidate all your charitable giving.
- Ensure that you meet and/or exceed standard deductions by combining donations of stock to a DAF.
How to make the most out of your Donor-Advised Fund?
- Set up recurring gifts. Anyone who gives a monthly donation to the Lieber Institute is automatically a part of The Brain Trust!
- Check with your employer to see if they match DAF donations to double your impact!
- Do you have a beneficiary designation on file with your DAF? If not, consult your professional adviser and consider adding The Lieber Institute as your beneficiary.
If you would like to learn more about DAFs and how they can help fund a future free from mental illness contact Jeanette Stoltzfus at jeanette.stoltzfus@libd.org.