Give Through Your Donor-Advised Fund
GIVE Through Your DAF Provider
You can also make a gift to women and girls by contacting your financial institution. If doing so, please use our full legal name and tax ID number when recommending your grant.
Full Legal Name: USA for UNFPA
Federal tax ID (EIN) number is: 13-3996346
Address: 666 3rd Avenue, Floor 6, New York, NY 10017
A friendly reminder…
Don’t forget to designate a beneficiary for your DAF, which can include spouses, children, or organizations like USA for UNFPA. This ensures that your generosity actually reaches the causes you care about. If you decide to list USA for UNFPA as a beneficiary for your DAF, please let us know here so we can properly thank you for your gift to women and girls.
DON’T HAVE A DAF YET?
DAFs are one of the fastest growing ways donors are supporting their favorite causes and organizations, but that also means a lot has changed in the last few years, like:
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There are many DAF providers you can choose from and new ones are entering the scene all the time.
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Many DAF providers have made it easier to set up a DAF by eliminating account minimums and reducing the minimum grant amount.
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DAF providers are expanding the types of assets they accept. Today, some providers can accept donations of cryptocurrency, stocks, and even real estate.
There are many reasons to consider creating a DAF to facilitate your philanthropy, but we understand if you have some questions. Daffy, one provider, created a guide that we’ve found helpful for explaining how DAFs work, what kinds of assets can be accepted, and the benefits and drawbacks of DAF giving.
We accept DAF grants from all DAF providers and are simply providing this information for you to learn more and make the best decision for your giving. If you have any questions, you can always reach us at leadershipgiving@usaforunfpa.org or by phone at 646-649-9100.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a donor-advised fund?
A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is an investment account that is used for charitable giving. Donor-advised funds are considered the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States. DAFs can be relatively inexpensive to create and maintain, while offering donors the ability to make tax-advantaged charitable gifts.
It is composed of donations made by individuals and administered by a third party. The third party is called the sponsoring organization. A DAF offers an immediate tax benefit and allows you to support your favorite charities immediately and over time.
How does a donor-advised fund work?
A donor makes an irrevocable gift to their donor-advised fund and receives a tax deduction for the year the gift is made. Once the contribution is made, the sponsoring organization has legal control over the funds and the donor can make grant recommendations to the charity of their choice.
Are there any rules to owning a Donor-Advised Fund?
The IRS has specific guidelines around the kinds of organizations that are eligible to receive grants as well as the purposes these grants can serve. For example, grants can only be made to qualified charities and cannot be made to a person, for example. Also, the donor cannot receive more than an incidental benefit, so DAFs cannot be used to cover the admission price for an event or gala.
What’s the difference between a donor-advised fund and a direct donation?
The donor-advised fund donor receives tax documentation from the sponsoring organization of the DAF, while a direct donor receives tax documentation from the charity.
Can a donor-advised fund be used to donate to a private foundation?
Donor-advised funds can be used alongside private foundations.
Is there a tax benefit for gifts made to donor-advised funds?
Yes. You will receive tax documentation from the sponsoring organization of your DAF.
How can I use my DAF in my legacy giving plans?
Through your DAF, you can request a grant or recurring grants during your lifetime to make an immediate impact. You can also use your fund as a tool for future charitable gifts.
Create a lasting legacy by naming USA for UNFPA as a beneficiary of the entire account or a percentage of the fund. With a percentage, you can also create a family legacy of giving by naming your loved ones as your successor to continue recommending grants from your DAF to charitable organizations beyond your lifetime. Contact your fund administrator for a beneficiary form and to learn more about this option.
