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Donor-Advised Fund

Fuel the breakthroughs ahead for the brain tumor community by making a grant recommendation from your donor-advised fund (DAF). In just three clicks, you can drive discoveries forward for people living with brain tumors and their loved ones.

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DAF Day: October 9, 2025

On October 9, donors across the country will come together to celebrate generosity through donor-advised funds (DAFs). It’s a chance to turn intention into action and help maximize your giving as you join a movement of people passionate about ending brain tumors once and for all.

When you DAF to NBTS between Oct. 2 and Oct. 9, your gift will be MATCHED to accelerate cutting-edge research, advocacy for patient-first policies, and direct support for patients and families navigating brain tumors.

How to DAF

Already have a donor-advised fund? Recommend a grant directly from your DAF or use our DAFpay button below to connect directly with your fund and recommend a grant online. Giving through DAFpay is secure, encrypted, and helps us put your gift to work right away for patients with brain tumors and their families, without the delays or risks of mailing checks.

Organization Name: National Brain Tumor Society
Address: 55 Chapel Street, Suite 006, Newton, MA 02458
EIN: 04-3068130

Don’t have a DAF yet? Many financial institutions and community foundations make it simple to open one, and it can be a powerful way to maximize your giving while receiving potential tax benefits. Contact your financial advisor or local community foundation to learn more.

Questions? Contact donations@braintumor.org.

Learn More About DAFs


A donor-advised fund is a charitable giving account that lets you set aside money for philanthropy — similar to how a 401(k) works for retirement or an HSA works for medical expenses. You contribute cash, stock, or other assets and receive an immediate tax deduction. The funds can be invested and grow tax-free, and you can recommend grants to qualified nonprofits like the National Brain Tumor Society whenever you’re ready.

You can also name NBTS as a beneficiary of your DAF to continue your impact for years to come.


DAFs offer several advantages for donors who want to give with ease and purpose:

  • Increase your giving – Your contributions can be invested, allowing your charitable dollars to potentially grow tax-free.
  • Simplify your philanthropy – A DAF gives you one place to manage all your charitable giving, with a single tax receipt and no setup or filing costs.
  • Deepen your impact – By recommending grants anytime, you can be more strategic and intentional in supporting causes that matter most to you, like NBTS.


Absolutely. You can contribute assets such as stocks, mutual funds, and other non-cash assets. These gifts may provide additional tax advantages compared to giving cash.


Yes, you can make one-time gifts or set up recurring monthly donations through your DAF.

When my sister Amy was diagnosed at just 25, she often spoke about how devastating it was for young people like her to face a terminal diagnosis. Before she died, she said something has to change​ —​ that people like her deserve the chance to live long, full lives. ​… We chose to give through a donor-advised fund because it helps us be intentional. It allows us to plan ahead, prioritize our giving, and stay committed year after year to the causes that matter most to us. For us, that means making sure Amy’s legacy lives on through progress in brain tumor research.​

Diana Gordon
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