Donor-Advised Fund

Donor-Advised Funds Diagram. Description of image is listed below.

How It Works

  1. You make a contribution to a donor-advised fund at Colgate
  2. You advise Colgate where you want to make grants
  3. You may make recommendations for additional grants to approved charities

Benefits

  • You create a fund to support Colgate and other charities
  • You receive an income-tax deduction for your original contribution to the fund
  • Your fund will receive professional asset management
  • You have the flexibility of making grants to charities on a flexible timetable

Contact Us

Andrew M. Coddington
Associate Vice President, Office of Advancement
Director of Planned Giving
(315) 228-7450
acoddington@colgate.edu

Kim Manner
Department Administrator
(315) 228-7450
kmanner@colgate.edu

Teresa Mathews
Associate Director of Planned Giving
(315) 228-6936
tmathews@colgate.edu

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The discussion herein is general in nature and may not apply to all individuals. Prospective donors are urged to consult their personal tax and financial advisors concerning the specific consequences of making gifts to Colgate. We would be pleased to discuss, in confidence, ways in which you may support Colgate. These measures may also have an impact on your estate planning.