DONOR ADVISED FUNDS

You can now give directly to the Stony Brook Foundation on our website from your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) account. Donate from hundreds of DAF providers, including Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard and more.

What are the main advantages of a donor-advised fund?

• Simplicity: The donor-advised fund sponsor handles all record-keeping, disbursements and tax receipts.
• Flexibility: Timing of your tax deduction can be separate from your charitable decision-making.
• Tax-efficiency: Contributions are tax-deductible and any investment growth in the DAF is tax-free. It is also easy to donate long-term appreciated securities, eliminating capital gains taxes.
• Family legacy: A DAF is a powerful way to build or continue a tradition of family philanthropy.
• No transaction fees: Once approved, 100% of your recommended grant goes to the Stony Brook Foundation.

Why Give From Your Donor Advised Fund on this page?

Initiating your grant on our website is the fastest and easiest way to give. But it can also:

• Save time and money tracking your gift
• Allows us to acknowledge your gift more quickly
• Help avoid lost checks, mailing delays, or gifts accidentally being submitted to the wrong organization or campaign
• Shortens gift processing time so your gift goes to work supporting Stony Brook as quickly as possible

 

GIVE WITH DONOR ADVISED FUND

Prefer to mail your gift?

If you already benefit from donor advised funds, please make checks payable to "Stony Brook Foundation" and mail them to the following address:

Stony Brook Foundation
270 Administration Building
Stony Brook, NY 11794

In order to acknowledge your generous gift, please provide the donor and/or fund name and address.

For more information or questions about how to make a Donor Advised Fund gift to Stony Brook Foundation, please call the Office of University Advancement at (631) 632-6300 or email us at advancement@stonybrook.edu.