Harness the Giving Power of a Private Foundation—Without the Complexity

Donor Advised Funds

Get More From Your DAF

Ensure you’ve made the most of your donor advised fund—for your family and for Simpson College. Download the FREE guide Maximize the Impact of Donor Advised Funds.

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A donor advised fund (DAF), which is like a charitable savings account, gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to Simpson College and other qualified charities. You can recommend a grant or recurring grants now to make an immediate impact or use your fund as a tool for future charitable gifts.

You can also create a lasting legacy by naming Simpson College the beneficiary of the entire account or a percentage of the fund. With a percentage, you can create a family legacy of giving by naming your loved ones as your successor to continue recommending grants to charitable organizations. Contact your fund administrator for a beneficiary form.

DAF Basics

Still learning about DAFs? Discover the ease of opening a donor advised fund—plus the advantages you’ll enjoy—with your FREE guide One Stop Giving: The Convenience and Simplicity of Donor Advised Funds.

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Learn How to Fund It

Create a donor advised fund with one of the following assets:

  1. If you already have a fund, use our tool Take Action! Visit Your Fund to connect. No fund yet? Get our free guide.
  2. Contact Chris Goodale '86 at 515-770-1426 or chris.goodale@simpson.edu to discuss using your donor advised funds to support Simpson College and our mission.
  3. Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.
  4. If you include Simpson College in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.

Legal name: Simpson College
Address: Indianola, IA
Federal tax ID number: 42-0680389

Get More From Your DAF

Ensure you’ve made the most of your donor advised fund—for your family and for Simpson College. Download the FREE guide Maximize the Impact of Donor Advised Funds.

View My Guide