Planned Giving

Donor Advised Fund

A Donor Advised Fund will help you find charities that work in areas that you care about. It is a flexible and convenient way to make tax-effective charitable grants to support causes and organisations of your choice.

You can either select an organisation that is listed in CAF India's Charity Directory or else indicate a specific organisation of your choice. In the case of the latter, to enable the gift to be made, CAF India will conduct due diligence and validate the organisation to ensure that the required financial, legal and regulatory norms are being met by the selected charitable organization.

A Donor Advised Fund not only combines the ability to find charities that match your interests, but also provides you with the ability to respond to appeals quickly.

When you choose to give through a donor advised fund, CAF India will:

  • help you select a cause, organisation or project to support
  • conduct due diligence of the organisation that you select
  • validate charities that comply with due diligence norms
  • assess the prospective grantee's capacity to comply with the terms of the grant
  • disburse the grant
  • procure comprehensive periodic reports
  • keep you informed about the progress of the project

CAF India's reporting may also include field visits, if required.