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Financial Planning > Charitable Giving > Donor Advised Funds

AEF Says Donor Advised Funds Surge as Contributions Rise

By Bob Keane

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American Endowment Foundation

“It’s gratifying that gratifying that AEF donors are demonstrating such generosity, at a time when so many not-for-profit organizations are feeling the impact of diminished giving,” said Phil Tobin, chairman and CEO of American Endowment Foundation, in a news release announcing the results. “In the aggregate, our donors recommended grants of nearly 14% of the assets in their Donor Advised Funds in 2009.”

Tobin also noted an increase in contributions of appreciated assets, the kind of assets for which donor advised funds are particularly well suited.

“Giving appreciated assets to an entity like AEF, gives the donor tremendous flexibility in supporting his or her favorite charitable interests, while enjoying the best tax benefits available,” Tobin observed.

AEF’s program enables donors to involve their financial advisors in managing the fund’s investments to meet their unique charitable objectives.

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