Donor-Advised Funds
Support Wethersfield Estate & Garden Through Your Donor-Advised Fund
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a simple, flexible way to make a meaningful gift to Wethersfield Estate & Garden. Through a DAF, you can recommend grants from your charitable giving account to support the preservation of Wethersfield’s gardens, landscape, and educational programs.
Your generosity helps ensure that this historic landscape continues to inspire visitors, scholars, and the local community for generations to come.
Your Support Matters
Gifts from donor-advised funds provide essential support for the preservation of Wethersfield’s historic estate and gardens, educational programming, and community engagement.
Together, we can protect this extraordinary landscape and ensure that Wethersfield continues to inspire curiosity, creativity, and appreciation for the natural world.
What Is a Donor-Advised Fund?
A donor-advised fund is a charitable giving account that allows you to contribute assets—such as cash or securities—and recommend grants to nonprofit organizations over time. Contributions are eligible for an immediate tax deduction, and the sponsoring organization manages the fund and distributes grants based on your recommendations.
Many donors establish donor-advised funds through financial institutions, community foundations, or charitable investment programs.
Why Give Through a Donor-Advised Fund?
Donor-advised funds offer several advantages for philanthropic giving:
- Immediate tax benefits when you contribute to your fund
- Flexibility to recommend grants to your favorite charities over time
- Potential tax advantages when donating appreciated assets
- A simple way to organize and manage your charitable giving
By recommending a grant from your donor-advised fund to Wethersfield Estate & Garden, you help sustain our mission of stewardship, cultural programming, and environmental preservation.
How to Recommend a Grant to Wethersfield
Making a gift through your donor-advised fund is easy.
- Contact your donor-advised fund sponsor (such as Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, or your community foundation).
- Recommend a grant to Wethersfield Foundation, Inc (EIN 13-6113816).
- Indicate the amount of your gift and whether it is unrestricted or designated for a specific program.
If your fund sponsor requires additional information, please contact our development office. Please note, Friends of Wethersfield merged into Wethersfield Foundation, Inc in 2023, all donations should be directed to the Foundation.
Let Us Know About Your Gift
If you have recommended a grant from your donor-advised fund, we would love to thank you and ensure your gift is directed according to your wishes.
Please notify us at:
Development Office
Wethersfield Estate & Garden
Amenia, New York
Email: info@wethersfield.org
Phone: 845.373.8037