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From
our Donors...
"Our
five year experience with the American Endowment Foundation
has been, above and beyond the BEST.
We appreciate your dedication and attention to detail.
Sincerely,
Leonard &
Rowena Lindh"
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Donor Advised Funds
True independence is the key ---------->
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Established
in 1993, American Endowment Foundation is a leading, national, independent sponsor of Donor Advised Funds.
We provide donors and advisors
uniquely flexible ways to manage their charitable giving:
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Contribution flexibility:
AEF Donor Advised Funds can accept and hold a wide array of assets.
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Investment choice and true independence:
AEF's unique independence provides greater flexibility in investment
options free of conflicts of interest that may arise from a firm's proprietary products. AEF can be used from your preferred investment platforms.
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Flexible investment
management:
You may recommend an independent investment advisor to manage the
assets in your Donor Advised Funds.
- Greater reach:
You can expand your grant recommendations to help charities
throughout the country, in addition to your local community.
- Trust:
AEF is a neutral platform for Donor Advised Funds, tools, information, and
investments to enable donors and professional advisors to design and
conduct their charitable activities as effectively and efficiently
as possible. AEF is the only leading Donor Advised Fund program to
offer this level of independence and
personalized charitable management.
What
are AEF Donor Advised Funds
AEF
Donor Advised Funds are charitable-giving vehicles that provide
simple, flexible, efficient ways to manage your charitable giving.
You and your family can enjoy immediate and maximum tax advantages,
make grants on a flexible time table, build your charitable legacy,
and increase your philanthropic funds for future grantmaking.
Our Commitment
to You
Capabilities—We
offer uniquely flexible ways to design and manage your philanthropy.
Commitment—Established
in 1993, we have experience in helping donors, families, and professional
advisors sort through the issues. You work directly
with AEF principals.
Creativity—We
listen to you to create robust yet flexible solutions.
Character—Fiduciary
responsibility is the heart of AEF. We are committed to the highest
ethical standards.
Charity
Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator,
has awarded AEF its highest rating for the sixth consecutive year.
According to their report,
"AEF
...demonstrated exceptional financial management, outperforming most
of its peers in its efforts to allocate and grow its finances in the
most responsible way possible.” See Charity Navigator
letter
We invite
you to explore our web site further.
Questions?
Need Help?
Call us
at 1-888-440-4233 or click
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