Yale Donor Advised Funds

A Yale donor advised fund (DAF) offers the tax advantages of giving to a nonprofit organization, the long-term benefits of giving to a world-class research university, and the opportunity to also support qualified charitable organizations outside of Yale—all with minimal administrative responsibilities.

If you have significant philanthropic goals, a Yale donor advised fund offers a simple, cost-effective way to manage your charitable giving. With a DAF, you make an irrevocable gift to Yale of cash, securities, or other property. The minimum initial gift is $5 million. Your donor advised fund is invested as part of the Yale Endowment, historically one of the nation’s top performing institutional funds, and managed by the Yale Investments Office. You can then direct distributions from your fund to support specific areas of Yale or other charitable organizations. Yale’s investment office manages all record keeping, considers and approves distributions to other qualified charities, and provides you with detailed annual statements.

Contact us at development.gifts@yale.edu or 203.432.5436 if a donor advised fund at Yale seems to match your philanthropic goals.