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Dartmouth Donor Advised Fund

Give to Dartmouth and other charities of your choice from a fund managed by some of the world’s most talented investors—and receive an income tax deduction.

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Benefits

A DDAF can be considered a low-cost alternative to starting a family foundation. You create the fund and take an immediate tax deduction for the full amount. Dartmouth invests your gift alongside the endowment for long-term growth.

Plan at a Glance

How It Works

You make recommendations for charitable distributions at any point, with a required minimum of 5 percent distributed each year. Over time, you must direct at least half of the fund to Dartmouth.

Next Steps

To learn more about the benefits of establishing a DDAF, complete the form below and a member of the Gift Planning team will follow up with you.