Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

A Simple Way to Support Causes You Care About

A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that allows donors to make a contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction (if eligible), and then recommend grants to nonprofit organizations over time.

Think of a DAF as a charitable savings account. Funds are contributed to the account, invested for potential growth, and distributed to nonprofits whenever the donor chooses.

How Does a Donor-Advised Fund Work?

1. A donor contributes cash, stocks, or other eligible assets to a Donor-Advised Fund.
2. The donor receives any applicable tax benefits associated with the contribution.
3. The funds remain in the DAF until the donor is ready to recommend grants.
4. The donor recommends a grant to a nonprofit organization.
5. The DAF sponsor reviews and processes the grant request, and the nonprofit receives the donation.

Why Do People Use Donor-Advised Funds?

Donor-Advised Funds have become a popular way to give because they offer flexibility and convenience.

Common benefits include:

• Simplified charitable giving from a single account
• Potential tax advantages for eligible contributions
• The ability to support multiple charities over time
• Flexibility to make grant recommendations when it is most meaningful
• The option to contribute appreciated assets, such as publicly traded stock
• A centralized record of charitable giving

Benefits of Giving Through a Donor-Advised Fund

When you recommend a grant from your Donor-Advised Fund to our organization, your support helps us:

• Advance our mission and serve our community
• Plan more effectively for current and future programs
• Respond to emerging needs and opportunities
• Invest in sustainable, long-term impact
• Reduce administrative costs associated with processing multiple fundraising activities

Every grant, regardless of size, helps strengthen our ability to deliver meaningful results.

How to Make a Grant Recommendation

Making a gift through your Donor-Advised Fund is usually simple:

1. Log in to your Donor-Advised Fund account.
2. Search for our organization.
3. Recommend the amount you would like to grant.
4. Submit your recommendation.

Once approved by your DAF provider, the grant will be sent directly to our organization.

Have Questions?

If you are considering making a gift through a Donor-Advised Fund and would like more information, we would be happy to help. Please contact us to discuss how your charitable giving can support our mission and create lasting impact.

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FAQs

What is a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)?
A Donor-Advised Fund is a charitable giving account that allows individuals, families, or organizations to contribute assets, receive eligible tax benefits, and recommend grants to nonprofit organizations over time.

Can I donate to your organization through a DAF?
Yes. We welcome grants from Donor-Advised Funds and are grateful for the support they provide to our mission.

Why does our organization accept DAF gifts?
Donor-Advised Fund grants provide flexible, efficient charitable support that helps us sustain programs, serve our community, and plan for long-term impact.

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