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CAF American Donor Fund

Claim eligible tax deductions in the U.S. and the U.K.

CAF and CAF America created the CAF American Donor Fund (CADF) for dual U.S./U.K. taxpayers. Whether you are an individual or company, you may receive a tax deduction in the U.S. or claim a Gift Aid* in the U.K.

To maximize the impact of your philanthropic giving, you can also take advantage of an array of fee-based advisory services, including grantmaking advice, research, and more.

Who can use the Fund?

The Fund was designed for individuals that pay taxes in the U.S. and the U.K.

You may be a U.S. taxpayer who has been relocated to the U.K. and who wants to support charities back in the U.S. (and vice versa).

Or you may be an individual with tax obligations in both the U.S. and U.K. and an interest in supporting charitable causes around the world.

In each of the cases, the CAF American Donor Fund offers the perfect giving solution.

Your giving options

Donor Advised Gift

Make donations when you want to, without the need to maintain a minimum balance or build a fund with us.

Donor Advised Fund

Build a fund to distribute to the charities of your choice, when you want to.

Invested Donor Advised Fund

Build and invest a fund so it has the potential to grow and achieve a bigger impact.

Full compliance, maximum impact

CAF America is fully compliant with United States law and follows the highest ethical standards, reflecting our commitment to trust and integrity. All charitable organizations in our alliance undergo a thorough review process to ensure that approved projects lead to positive, meaningful change.

Gifts to the CAF American Donor Fund can be made by cash or check, gifts of quoted securities and shares, through U.K. payroll giving, and via legacy donations. Gifts can be sent via wire transfer and are accepted in multiple currencies.

We work with financial advisors

If your clients are individuals who pay taxes in the U.S. and U.K., we will work with you to create a customized, tax-effective philanthropic plan. Contact us to learn more.

How the CAF American Donor Fund works

1

You donate money into your CAF American Donor fund. We send you receipts for U.S. and U.K. tax purposes.

2

Where applicable, CAF applies for U.K. Gift Aid and credits your account.

3

You claim your eligible tax relief in both the U.S. and U.K.

4

You submit a donation request and we grant your funds to the recommended charitable organization.

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Meet our team

Joe Crome, CAP®

Head of Business Development and CAF American Donor Fund

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Jason Flynn

Northeast Business Development Director (U.S.-based)

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About Gift Aid

Gift Aid is a U.K. tax relief scheme designed to benefit charities and individuals making donations. Charities are able to reclaim the basic rate of income tax on donations that they have received, while higher rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between the rates. You can find out more about the scheme here.

About CADF

The CAF American Donor Fund is the business name of Southampton Row Trust Ltd, a U.K.-based charitable company registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales. The fund is wholly owned by CAF America, a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated to expanding borderless charitable giving among donors in the U.S.

CAF America Employer Identification Number (EIN): 43-1634280

Southampton Row Trust Limited Registered Company Number: 3900842; and Registered Charity Number: 1079020.

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