As a bridge to other charities, Aqueduct focuses on exceptional gifts: large, often complex donations that will ultimately support a variety of charitable purposes in the future. Aqueduct firmly believes that donations to a foundation with donor advised funds should not displace ordinary donations to operating charities. Aqueduct enables donors and their advisors to separate the legal and planning issues of a donation from the subsequent grants to charities. This flexibility helps donors make gifts that might not otherwise be made.