Donor-Advised Funds
Donor-Advised Funds
FAQs
Find our tax ID and answers to common DAF questions
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A donor-advised fund (DAF) acts like a philanthropic savings account. With a DAF, you get both tax benefits and the flexibility to recommend gift amount and frequency to your favorite nonprofits—like Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Your financial advisor can help you learn how to set up a DAF.
If you have questions about giving to the Brigham through your DAF, please visit our FAQs or contact Kiran Rai, director of gift administration, at krai1@bwh.harvard.edu or 617 424 4321.
How to make your DAF gift online
Step 1
Login to your DAF portal, search by Tax ID/EIN: 04-2312909, and select Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Step 2
Confirm address and contact information:
263 Huntington Ave. #318
Boston, MA 02115-4506
Kiran Rai
krai1@bwh.harvard.edu
617 424 4321
Step 3
Enter the amount, frequency, and designation (Brigham Fund, cancer, cardiovascular, neurology, OB/GYN, etc.) and complete other required steps.
DAF Organizations
Brigham and Women’s Hospital receives gifts from DAF-sponsoring organizations across the country. Links to our donors’ most common DAF portals are here for your convenience.
Our donor-advised fund is a great mechanism that allows us to contribute to the organizations that mean a lot to our family.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Donor-Advised Fund?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) acts like a philanthropic savings account. With a DAF, you get both tax benefits and the flexibility to recommend gift amount and frequency to your favorite nonprofits-like Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Your financial advisor can help you learn how to set up a donor-advised fund.
Why give through a DAF?
- Simple: The DAF sponsor handles all record-keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts, while you avoid the cost and complexities of managing a private foundation. And there are no transaction fees, meaning 100% of your gift goes to the Brigham.
- Flexible: The timing of your tax deduction can be separate from your charitable decision making.
- Benefits: Contributions are tax deductible and your investments in a DAF can appreciate tax free. You receive an immediate income tax deduction in the year you contribute to your DAF. Additionally, your DAF will not be subject to estate taxes.
- Legacy: To continue your support after your lifetime, you can name the Brigham as a beneficiary to receive a portion of your DAF. The remaining balance can be managed by your loved ones to continue your legacy of giving.
What information do I need to make a gift through my DAF?
Search for us through your DAF Portal by our Tax ID/EIN: 04-2312909
Organization Name:
Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Mass General Brigham
Address:
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Development Office
263 Huntington Avenue, #318
Boston, MA 02115-4506
Contact Name and Information:
Kiran Rai
krai1@bwh.harvard.edu
617 424 4321
What is Brigham and Women's Hospital Tax ID/EIN?
Our Tax ID/EIN is 04-2312909, organization name Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Mass General Brigham.
How do I find the Brigham in my DAF portal?
Search for us through your DAF Portal by our Tax ID/EIN: 04-2312909. Our organization name is Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Mass General Brigham.
What is a designation?
A gift designation allows donors to specify how their donation should be used at the non profit. You can restrict your giving to a specific purpose, like cancer care or Alzheimer’s research. Or you can make an unrestricted gift to the Brigham Fund, which gives us the flexibility to direct your donation to the areas of greatest need and opportunity in support of our mission.
I need help designating my gift.
If you are unsure how to designate your gift, we can help, please contact Kiran Rai, director of gift administration, at krai1@bwh.harvard.edu or 617 424 4321.
Make a gift now
Not ready to make a DAF gift? Donate once or monthly using our secure online form.
Contact us
If you have questions about giving to the Brigham through your DAF, please visit our FAQs or contact:
Kiran Rai
Director of Gift Administration
krai1@bwh.harvard.edu
617 424 4321