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Donor Advised Fund

Gift Diagram

How it works

#1You make a deductible gift of $100,000 or more in cash, securities or property to Michigan State University, and we establish a donor advised fund in your name and under our management.

#2You recommend distributions from your donor advised fund for Michigan State University programs and also to support other charitable organizations. After our review and approval, we make the gifts in your name.

#3At least 5% of the fund must be distributed annually, and at least 20% of the distributions must support Michigan State University programs of your choice.

#4Michigan State University provides all ongoing record-keeping and tax preparation for your donor advised fund.

Benefits

  • You get the flexibility of one source for your charitable giving, without the costs and administrative obligations of a private foundation.
  • You enjoy more ongoing tax benefits with a donor advised fund than with a private foundation.
  • You pay no start-up costs or administrative expenses.
  • You receive verification for tax purposes of contributions you make to your donor advised fund, and regular summaries of the distributions your fund has made.

For more information

Email us, complete the personal illustration form, or call us at (517) 884-1068 so that we can assist you through every step of the process.




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