Donor-Advised Fund Diagram

How It Works

1. You make a contribution to a donor-advised fund at Vanderbilt
2. You advise Vanderbilt where you want to make grants
3. You may make recommendations for additional grants to approved charities

Benefits

• You create a fund to support Vanderbilt and other charities
• You receive an income-tax deduction for your original contribution to the fund
• Your fund will receive professional asset management
• You have the flexibility of making grants to charities on a flexible timetable