Donor-Advised Fund

Harness the Giving Power of a Private Foundation

A donor advised fund (DAF), which is like a charitable savings account, gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to Zaytuna College and other qualified charities. You can recommend a grant or recurring grants now to make an immediate impact or use your fund as a tool for future charitable gifts.

You can also create a lasting legacy by naming Zaytuna College the beneficiary of the entire account or a percentage of the fund. With a percentage, you can create a family legacy of giving by naming your loved ones as your successor to continue recommending grants to charitable organizations. Contact your fund administrator for a beneficiary form.

DAF Basics

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See How It Works

An Example of How It Works

Happy family Uthman and Imane want to give back to their hometown by putting their money where it will do the most good. They establish a $25,000 donor-advised fund with a community foundation.

The couple receives a federal income tax charitable deduction for the amount of the gift. They also get all the time they need to decide which charities to support.

After researching community needs with the foundation’s staff, Uthman and Imane recommend grants for Zaytuna (which they've supported for years) and the Animal Rescue League. The foundation presents the charities with checks from the Inayah Fund, which Uthman and Imane named in honor of their daughter. Uthman and Imane are delighted to start this personal legacy of giving.

Get More From Your DAF

Ensure you’ve made the most of your donor advised fund—for your family and for Zaytuna. Download the FREE guide Maximize the Impact of Donor Advised Funds.

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