Support Wikipedia with a gift from a Donor-Advised Fund
When you give through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), you’re not just making a donation, you’re also combining favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your preferred causes.
How do I make a DAF gift to the Wikimedia Foundation?
There are two simple ways to recommend a grant from your DAF to the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc:
Make a gift via DAFpay
You can now give to the Wikimedia Foundation from your Donor-Advised Fund in just three clicks using DAFpay via this button:
Why donate via DAFpay?
- Avoid lost checks & mailing delays
- Track your gift from initiation through to fund receipt
- Notify us of your donation instantly, so we can say thanks
Make a gift via your financial institution
Alternatively, if you’d prefer to make a gift via your financial institution, your advisor can mail the grant with your name, fund name, contact information, and check to:
Organization Name: Wikimedia Foundation
EIN: 20-0049703
Mailing Address: Wikimedia Foundation, PO Box 98204, Washington, DC 20090
Please include your full name, fund name, email, or mailing address when recommending a grant so we can ensure you received an acknowledgment. For any questions please contact us at benefactors@wikimedia.org.
Still have questions?
Please find answers to our most frequently asked questions below. If you’re unable to find what you are looking for there, you can browse our general FAQs, or get in touch using donate@wikimedia.org.
A Donor-Advised Fund is a charitable investment account meant for supporting the charitable organizations that matter most to you.
The funds grow tax-free, and you can then recommend grants from the DAF to qualified charities over time.
DAFs are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States because they are one of the easiest and most tax-advantageous ways to give.
For more information about how to establish a DAF, please contact a financial advisor/fund administrator at a sponsoring organization such as a financial institution or community foundation for assistance in setting up a DAF for the first time.
- Tax Benefits: You receive an immediate tax deduction for your contribution and avoid capital gains taxes on any appreciated assets donated.
- Simplicity and Cost-Effectiveness: DAFs are simpler and less expensive to administer than a private foundation, with lower compliance requirements.
- Flexibility: You can make contributions to your DAF at any time and recommend grants over time, allowing you to “bundle” your charitable giving.
- Legacy: You build a tradition of family philanthropy
Yes, naming the Wikimedia Foundation as a beneficiary of your donor-advised fund is a powerful way to ensure your values live on. Simply ask your fund advisor how to name Wikipedia as a beneficiary. And if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jess Schoenig at legacy@wikimedia.org or call (415) 541-2148 x6740. We’re happy to help!
Immediate benefit: You get an immediate tax deduction when you donate to a DAF-sponsoring organization. The deduction applies for the tax year in which the contribution is made to the DAF, not when the funds are distributed to a charity. (You don’t get an additional tax deduction when the DAF makes a grant to a charity.)
Please note: This page is for informational purposes only. It does not contain financial or investment advice. Please consult a certified tax professional in your locality to determine if your donation is tax-deductible.
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Bobby Shabangu and Michał Buczyński
JPC Photography and Jason Krüger for Wikimedia
