Investing DAF Assets
Flow of Funds
Understanding asset movement through the advisor-managed DAF ecosystem
Understanding how assets move through the advisor-managed DAF ecosystem is essential for accurate reporting and client communication. The diagram below illustrates the complete flow of funds from initial donation through investment management to final charitable distribution, showing the roles of all parties involved including donors, advisors, Endaoment as DAF sponsor, custodians, and charitable recipients.
For questions about fund flows or reporting requirements, contact advisors@endaoment.org.
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Complete flow diagrams showing asset movement, participant roles, and operational processes seen below.
Key Participants
Donors
- Initial funding through cash, stock, or digital assets
- Receive tax receipts for appreciated assets
- Maintain advisory privileges on grant recommendations
Collaborators/Advisors
- Manage portfolio allocations through AMPs
- Submit monthly reporting requirements
- Coordinate with shell account custodians
DAF Sponsor (Endaoment)
- Legal ownership of DAF assets
- Regulatory compliance and oversight
- Grant distribution processing
Custodians
- Physical custody of portfolio assets
- Shell account management for AMPs
- Asset safekeeping and transaction processing
Charitable Recipients
- Final beneficiaries of grant distributions
- Must maintain 501(c)(3) status or equivalent
- Direct grant payments from Endaoment
Asset Flow Process
1. Initial Donation
Assets flow from donors to Endaoment DAFs, triggering immediate tax receipt issuance and deployment according to allocation strategies.2. Investment Management
Advisor-managed portfolios hold assets in custodial shell accounts, allowing advisors to manage client DAF assets through their existing trading platforms.3. Grant Distribution
When grant recommendations are approved, assets are liquidated as needed and distributed directly to qualified charitable organizations.4. Reporting Loop
Monthly statements flow from advisors to Endaoment, ensuring accurate valuation and regulatory compliance throughout the process.For questions about fund flows or reporting requirements, contact advisors@endaoment.org.