Turn the charitable funds you have already set aside into opportunities for UConn students, faculty, and programs.
Ready to give? Recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund today and help shape what is possible at UConn.
Celebrate DAF Day – October 8
DAF Day is a national day of giving that brings donors, nonprofits, and DAF providers together to put charitable funds into action. In 2026, DAF Day is October 8.
If you already have a donor-advised fund, DAF Day is a meaningful opportunity to recommend a grant to UConn. Your gift can open doors for students, advance discovery, strengthen communities, and fuel the programs you care about most.
Give Smarter. Create Lasting Possibilities.
A donor-advised fund, or DAF, makes it easy to organize your charitable giving and support to causes that matter most to you. By recommending a grant to the UConn Foundation, you can put funds already dedicated to philanthropy to work for so much more — from scholarships and student experiences to groundbreaking research, academic excellence, health care, athletics, and more.
What Is a Donor-Advised Fund?
A DAF is a charitable giving account established with a sponsoring organization, such as a community foundation or financial institution. You contribute cash, securities, or other eligible assets to the account, and you may be eligible for a charitable tax deduction at the time of your contribution. You can then recommend grants to qualified nonprofit organizations, including the UConn Foundation, on a timeline that works for you.
Because your sponsoring organization manages administration, recordkeeping, and grant processing, a DAF can be a simple, flexible way to plan your philanthropy.
How Your DAF Gift Works
- Contribute. Add eligible assets to your donor-advised fund. Contributions are irrevocable and may qualify for a charitable tax deduction.
- Grow. Depending on your sponsoring organization, assets may be invested for potential tax-free growth, increasing what may be available for future charitable grants.
- Recommend. Request a grant to the UConn Foundation and choose the fund, school, college, campus, or program you would like to support.
How to Give Through Your DAF
Give online
Use our secure DAF giving tool to find your provider and recommend a grant in just a few steps.
Give through your fund administrator
Log in to your DAF provider’s portal or contact your fund administrator. Search for the UConn Foundation and submit your grant recommendation using the information below:
- Legal name: The University of Connecticut Foundation, Incorporated
- Federal tax ID: EIN 06-6070722
- Mailing address: 2390 Alumni Drive Unit 3206, Storrs, CT 06269
- Gift purpose: Include the fund, school, college, campus, or program you wish to support
To help us acknowledge your generosity and direct your gift as intended, please ask your provider to include your name and contact information with the grant.
Make your impact ongoing
Many DAF providers allow you to schedule recurring grants. A recurring recommendation can provide reliable support for the UConn priorities you value year after year.
Build your legacy
Many DAF providers allow you to schedule recurring grants. A recurring recommendation can provide reliable support for the UConn priorities you value year after year.
Why Give Through a DAF?
- Convenience: Centralize your charitable giving and streamline recordkeeping through your sponsoring organization.
- Flexibility: Recommend one-time or recurring grants when you are ready.
- Potential tax advantages: Depending on your circumstances, contributions may qualify for a charitable deduction, and invested assets may grow tax-free.
- More ways to give: Many sponsoring organizations accept cash, publicly traded securities, and other eligible assets.
- Lasting impact: Support UConn today, over time, or as part of your legacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I direct my DAF grant to a specific UConn priority?
Yes. You may recommend that your grant support an eligible UConn Foundation fund. Include your intended designation with your recommendation or contact us for help identifying a fund that matches your interests.
Will I receive a tax receipt from the UConn Foundation?
Your charitable contribution was made when you funded your DAF, so your sponsoring organization generally provides the tax receipt. The UConn Foundation will acknowledge your grant when donor information is provided.
Can a DAF grant satisfy a pledge?
DAF grants may be used in connection with certain nonbinding charitable intentions, but rules can vary. Reach out to your provider with any questions.
Can I receive event tickets, memberships, or other benefits for a DAF grant?
DAF grants cannot provide benefits to the donor.
Who can I contact with questions?
Our team is happy to help you recommend a grant, find the right fund, or explore a legacy gift.
Rachel Barbieri
Director of Gift and Pledge Management
rbarbieri@foundation.uconn.edu
(860) 420-2299
Put Your Generosity to Work
The funds in your DAF are ready to make a difference. Recommend a grant today and help create opportunities that will benefit UConn students, faculty, and communities for years to come.
Please consult your tax, legal, or financial adviser about your individual circumstances. The UConn Foundation does not provide tax, legal, or financial advice.