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. Your financial advisor can help you learn how to set up a DAF.
If you have questions about giving to Mass General Brigham through your DAF, please visit our FAQs or contact Kiran Rai, senior director of gift administration, at krai1@mgb.org or 617 424 4321.
How to make your DAF gift online
Step 1
Login to your DAF portal, search by Tax ID/EIN: 04-1564655, and select Mass General Brigham.
Step 2
Confirm address and contact information:
Mass General Brigham
Development Office
399 Revolution Drive, Ste 1330
Somerville, MA 02145
giftadmin@mgb.org
617 424 4321
Step 3
Enter the amount, frequency, and designation and complete other required steps.
DAF Organizations
Mass General Brigham 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. 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 Mass General 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 Mass General 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: 04-1564655
Organization Name:
Mass General Brigham
Address:
Mass General Brigham Development Office
399 Revolution Drive, Ste 1330
Somerville, MA 02145
Contact Name and Information:
Kiran Rai
krai1@mgb.org
617 424 4321
What is the Mass General Brigham Tax ID/EIN?
Our Tax ID/EIN is 04-1564655, organization name Mass General Brigham.
How do I find Mass General Brigham in my DAF portal?
Search for us through your DAF Portal by our Tax ID/EIN: 04-1564655. Our organization name is 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 Mass General Brigham, 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, senior director of gift administration, at krai1@mgb.org or 617 424 4321.
Contact us
If you have questions about giving to the Mass General Brigham through your DAF, please visit our FAQs or contact:
Kiran Rai
Senior Director of Gift Administration
krai1@mgb.org
617 424 4321