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DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS

Start a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Today

Contribute to your DAF on your schedule and suggest grants online. The Trust created the first donor-advised fund in 1931, and we’ve successfully managed DAFs ever since. You’ll have access to our unrivaled local issue area expertise, donor events, and more.     

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Getting started

Please fill out the form to the right. After you submit the form, each fund founder will be prompted to sign the fund agreement letter via an email from DocuSign.

 

All founders must sign the DocuSign for the fund agreement letter to be accepted by us. Upon completion, we will send you instructions for your initial contribution ($5,000 minimum), investment options, and log-in information to our easy-to-use online donor portal so you can begin making grant suggestions.

 

Please read our Donor-Advised Fund Policies and Guidelines carefully before proceeding.

 

We look forward to welcoming you to The Trust! If you have any questions, or would like assistance, please feel free to contact John Oddy at joddy@thenytrust.org or (212) 686-2564.

More ways to give

Donor-advised funds can be one part of a philanthropic giving strategy that includes permanent funds, legacy planning, participation in giving circles, and more. No matter how you want to make a difference, we can help you turn a variety of assets into a force for good. Explore the different options we offer.

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Questions? We've got answers.

John Oddy

Vice President for Donor Relations

Email: joddy@thenytrust.org

Phone: (212) 686-2564

John Oddy