Make Your DAF Gift Go Further: Partner with The CAD Foundation to Accelerate Alzheimer’s Breakthroughs
Through your donor-advised fund, you can directly support Alzheimer’s research that’s moving faster than ever. By partnering with The CAD Foundation, your gift helps fund real-world studies and breakthroughs with measurable human impact

Why Your DAF Gift Matters
- IMMEDIATE TAX BENEFITS: Maximize your charitable deduction in the year you contribute to your DAF.
- STRAGEGIC IMPACT: your gift goes directly to funding Alzheimer's research projects that are fast-moving and resultts-driven.
- PARTNERSHIP WITH TRUSTED EXPERTS: work alongside The CAD Foundation and the University of Minnesota to accelerate breakthroughs.
- VISIBLE RESULTS: receive updates on research progress and see the real-world difference your gift makes.
- FLEXIBLE GIVING: support ongoing or specific projects, ability to align your donation with your philanthropic goals.
How your DAF Gift Works

- 1) DIRECT YOUR GIFT: use your donor-advised fund to make a contribution to The CAD Foundation [EIN: 88-3154550]
- 2) WE PUT IT TO WORK: our foundation receives your donations and applies it to the mission you determine, either high impact research at The Alzheimer's Legacy Lab or to our community outreach programming that supports marginalized, older adults who are at high risk of contracting this disease.
- 3) SEE YOUR IMPACT: Stay informed with updates, newsletters, and reports showing how your gift is accelerating real-world breakthroughs!




Can I direct a DAF to the CAD Foundation?
Yes! Your donor-advised fund can be directed to The CAD Foundation. We accept DAF gifts from most financial institutions and will provide the proper documentation for your tax records.
How is my donation used?
Every gift supports the mission of The CAD Foundation. You can choose how your donation is applied:
Research: Fund the Alzheimer’s Legacy Lab at the University of Minnesota, supporting cutting-edge studies and clinical trials.
Community Outreach: Support our programs that educate and provide resources to families and older adults impacted by Alzheimer’s.
Where Needed Most: Allow the foundation to allocate your gift to areas of greatest need, ensuring maximum impact.
We work with donors to honor their preferences while advancing our mission to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Can I split my DAF gift among projects?
Absolutely. You can designate your gift for multiple initiatives or specific research areas. We work with donors to ensure their funds align with their philanthropic goals and create measurable impact.
Mail your donation to: Curing Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation / DAF Division / 9144 Justen Trail North Stillwater, MN 55082 USA