Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

A donor advised fund provides you with a simplified, tax-wise way to make contributions to your favorite charities. With an initial gift of as little as $5,000, you can establish a named donor advised fund at the Jewish Community Foundation and then recommend contributions to the Jewish and secular charities of your choice on your own timetable.

"I thought opening a DAF might be intimidating, but it was actually very easy. The minimum isn't overwhelming — it is less than you would think — and the money you set aside grows tax-free, which means you can give even more. My hope is that by adding to it each year, my husband and I will create a fund that our kids, and even their kids, can one day give from."

Benefits of a Donor Advised Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation

• Receive an immediate tax deduction in the year you contribute to your Fund
• Retain the right to recommend donations to charities at any time in the future
• Receive one charitable receipt for your contribution to the fund, simplifying your work at tax time
• The assets in your Fund grow tax-free, making your charitable dollars go even further
• Jewish Federation does all of the vetting and writes all of the checks
• Option to engage family members in grantmaking from your Fund

Why Establish Your Donor Advised Fund with Us?

Competitive fees support the Jewish Community Personalized attention available from staff with deep knowledge of Jewish non-profits

Frame all of your giving in a Jewish context Investment options include Israel bonds and an Israel ETF

Contact us

If you have any questions about donor advised funds, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions you might have.