Giving
Help sustain Wikipedia’s future 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 throughout your lifetime and beyond.
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How do I make a DAF gift to the Wikimedia Endowment?
You can make a gift via your financial institution. If your fund includes an online portal, you can use it to direct your gift to the Wikimedia Endowment. Your advisor can also mail the grant with your name, fund name contact information, and check to:
Organization Name: Wikimedia Endowment
EIN: 87-3024488
Mailing Address: Wikimedia Endowment, PO Box 96887, Washington, DC 20090-6887
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.
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Create a Last Legacy With Your DAF
Your Donor-Advised Fund isn’t just a tool for giving today—it’s an opportunity to shape the future. By naming the Wikimedia Endowment as a beneficiary, you can extend your commitment to free, accessible knowledge for generations to come. It’s easy to get started: simply reach out to your fund advisor. And if you’d like support along the way, we’re here for you at legacy@wikimedia.org.
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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.
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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What is a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)?
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable investment account meant for supporting the charitable organizations that matter most to you. DAFs can be funded with a variety of assets including cash, shares, non-cash assets and third party entities. The funds grow tax-free, and you can then recommend grants from the DAF to qualified charities over time.
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Why is a DAF beneficial to you?
You receive an immediate tax deduction for your contribution and avoid capital gains taxes on any appreciated assets donated, regardless of when the charities receive the funds.
A DAF can be used to effectively pass the gift of philanthropy on to the next generation. A DAF succession plan allows you to name your loved ones as successors to your DAF and they can help ensure your remaining funds are used the way you intended, enabling them to continue your legacy of philanthropy indefinitely in making a positive difference for the future of free knowledge.
DAFs provide a steady and reliable way to support charities, even during times of economic uncertainty.
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.
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Can I name the Wikimedia Endowment as a beneficiary of my Donor-Advised Fund in my will?
Yes, naming the Wikimedia Endowment as a beneficiary of your DAF succession plan is a powerful way to ensure your values live on. Simply ask your fund advisor how to name Wikipedia as a beneficiary. Without a succession plan, your remaining DAF assets may be used at the sponsor’s discretion and not according to your wishes.
And if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at legacy@wikimedia.org. We’re happy to help!
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How do Donor-Advised Fund tax deductions work?
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.)
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