Donor Advised Funds (DAF)

Consider a donation to AWIS to help women scientists fulfill their full potential. 

DAF Day 2026 is October 8

Thousands of donors use donor-advised funds (DAFs) to support causes they value while taking advantage of tax benefits. More than $327 billion is currently set aside for charitable purposes in DAFs, with almost $65 billion in grants were directed to nonprofits in 2024.

If you hold one of the 3.59 million DAF accounts in the U.S., please consider recommending a grant to AWIS to help advance women in STEM. (If you don’t have a DAF, scroll down to learn more about DAF giving.)

Your DAF donations help AWIS to:
  • Fund scholarships so that more AWIS members can focus on their research
  • Provide learning opportunities and connections that accelerate careers
  • Connect members with local and national mentors and organizations
  • Increase the visibility of women in science and breakdown stereotypes
  • Inspire underrepresented scientists to enter and stay in STEM
  • Give tomorrow’s leaders the skills and confidence to succeed 
  • Celebrate the contributions of women and drive gender equity
Contact your financial advisor or give online at the button below.
We’ve added DAF pay to our online donation form to make it easy for you to direct your DAF gift to advance women in STEM.
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Thank you for your generosity!

Please contact Meredith Gibson at gibson@awis.org or 202-827-9798.

We would love to be able to say thank you and acknowledge any gifts greater than $1,000 in our annual report.

Remember to seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor. If you choose to include AWIS in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID:

Legal Name: Association for Women in Science
Address: 1629 K St, NW, Ste. 300, Washington, DC 20006
Federal Tax ID Number: 23-7221574

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WHO can establish a Donor Advised Fund?

Anyone seeking to lower their tax liability or to grow their giving impact over time should contact their financial advisor or a financial investing institution to establish a DAF.

HOW does a DAF work?

Once you open a DAF, you can fund it with cash, stocks, or other assets. Whenever you wish to donate to a charity, request an amount to be gifted from your DAF. (To support AWIS, use our Employer Identification Number (EIN) 23-7221574.)

WHEN should I donate via my DAF?

You can direct your DAF to give a grant at any time. The second Thursday in October is National DAF Giving day.

DAF benefits:

  • You can make a donation at the end of the year to lower your tax liability and decide later where to direct the money.
  • A DAF helps keep all your charitable giving records in one place — making it easier to review and consider donations.
  • Even if you stop or slow your DAF contribution rate, DAF funds continue to grow (tax free) over time so you can give more.
  • Although it varies, the amount needed to establish a DAF may be minimal. Consult your financial institution or advisor to learn more.