Make a Lasting Impact Through Strategic Giving
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is one of the easiest and most tax-efficient ways to support the causes you care about. By recommending a grant from your DAF to Doctors of the World USA, you help deliver essential healthcare to people affected by conflict, disasters, displacement, and other humanitarian crises around the world.
What Is a Donor-Advised Fund?
A Donor-Advised Fund is a charitable giving account established through a sponsoring organization, such as a community foundation or financial institution. When you contribute to your DAF, you may be eligible for an immediate tax deduction (subject to applicable tax laws). You can then recommend grants to qualified nonprofit organizations like Doctors of the World USA whenever it makes the most sense for your philanthropic goals.
Many donors choose DAFs because they offer flexibility, simplicity, and an organized way to manage charitable giving over time.
Why Give Through Your DAF?
Giving through your Donor-Advised Fund can help you:
- Support humanitarian healthcare wherever the need is greatest.
- Make charitable giving part of your long-term financial and philanthropic planning.
- Maximize your tax benefits. As soon as you make a charitable contribution to your DAF, you can be eligible for an immediate tax deduction. Those funds can be invested tax-free, and you can make donations to your causes at any time.
- Recommend grants at any time throughout the year.
- Donate cash, appreciated securities, or other eligible assets to your fund.
- Design an investment strategy that could increase the amount that you have available for future giving.
- Simplify your record-keeping by managing charitable giving through one account.
- Create recurring grants that provide reliable support for our ongoing programs and emergency responses.
- Involve your family in creating a lasting charitable legacy.
We’ve Made Recommending a Grant Fast and Easy
We’ve partnered with Chariot to make giving from your Donor-Advised Fund quick, secure, and convenient. Using Chariot, you can recommend a grant directly from this page in just a few steps:
- Select the amount you wish to donate in the donate window.
- Click the Donate from Your DAF button.
- Search for your Donor-Advised Fund provider.
- Log in to your DAF account through your provider’s secure portal.
- Select or confirm your grant amount.
- Submit your grant recommendation.
- Once your recommendation is submitted, your DAF sponsor will review and process your request before sending the grant to Doctors of the World USA.
If you don’t see your DAF provider, you can simply log in in to your Donor-Advised Fund and recommend a grant from there.
- Log in to your Donor-Advised Fund account.
- Search for Doctors of the World USA as the recipient organization.
- Recommend the amount of your grant.
- Submit your recommendation through your DAF provider.
If your sponsoring organization requests additional information, our development team is happy to assist. We’re always here to help you, at donate@doctorsoftheworld.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my Donor-Advised Fund gift tax deductible?
Contributions made to your Donor-Advised Fund may be eligible for an immediate tax deduction, subject to IRS rules and your individual circumstances. Grants from the DAF itself are generally not eligible for an additional charitable deduction. Please consult your tax advisor regarding your specific situation.
Can I make recurring grants?
Many sponsoring organizations allow donors to schedule recurring grants. Check with your DAF provider to learn about available options.
Can I remain anonymous?
Yes. Most Donor-Advised Fund providers allow donors to recommend grants anonymously if they choose.
Can I recommend grants throughout the year?
Yes. One of the advantages of a Donor-Advised Fund is the flexibility to recommend grants whenever you wish, allowing you to respond to urgent needs or support organizations consistently over time.
What types of assets can be contributed to a DAF?
Depending on your sponsoring organization, you may be able to contribute cash, publicly traded securities, mutual fund shares, and certain other assets. Your DAF sponsor can provide details about eligible contributions.
Can I name Doctors of the World USA as a beneficiary of my DAF?
Yes, you can help continue the mission of Doctors of the World USA after your lifetime by naming us as the beneficiary of your Donor-Advised Fund. Simply contact your fund administrator, or you can contact us at donate@doctorsoftheworld.org to learn more about legacy giving/creating your legacy.
If I donate to Doctors of the World USA through my Donor-Advised Fund, how will I receive my tax receipt?
When you donate through a Donor-Advised Fund, you will receive tax documentation from the sponsoring organization, not from Doctors of the World USA.
Still Have Questions?
We would be honored to help you make a gift through your Donor-Advised Fund.
Whether you’re making your first DAF grant or incorporating charitable giving into your long-term financial plans, our team is available to answer questions and help ensure your gift has the greatest possible impact. Contact us at donate@doctorsoftheworld.org.
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