Give From Your Donor Advised Fund
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF), which works like a charitable savings account, gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to Feeding the Gulf Coast and other qualified charities and causes that are meaningful to you. You can recommend a single grant or recurring grants now to make an immediate impact, or use your fund as a tool for future charitable giving.
Every $50 provides 250 meals. Giving from your DAF takes just a few minutes, and you can do it directly from this page.
Why use DAFpay?
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What Is a Donor Advised Fund?
When you open a DAF, you contribute cash, stock, or other eligible assets and may be eligible for a charitable tax deduction when you make the contribution. You can then recommend grants to the nonprofit organizations you care about over time. Most DAF providers accept cash, appreciated stock, and mutual funds. Depending on the provider, you may also be able to contribute other assets, such as real estate, business interests, or personal property.
Funds remaining in the account may be invested, giving them the potential to grow and increase the amount available for future charitable giving. Individuals, couples, families, and businesses can open DAFs through more than 1,150 providers nationwide, including financial institutions, community foundations, and cause-focused organizations.
How It Works: An Example
Mark and Denise have lived on the Gulf Coast most of their lives, and they want their giving to make the greatest difference in the community they call home. They open a Donor Advised Fund through their local community foundation with a $25,000 contribution of stock that has grown in value over the years.
Mark and Denise may be eligible for a federal income tax charitable deduction in the year they fund their account, and by contributing appreciated stock, they may also avoid capital gains tax on its growth. Just as important, the fund gives them time to decide which organizations to support without feeling rushed.
After meeting with the community foundation's staff to learn more about local needs, they recommend grants to Feeding the Gulf Coast, which they have supported for many years, and to a local youth sports league. They name their account the Robert Fund in honor of Denise's father, so every grant is made in his name. They also schedule a recurring annual grant to Feeding the Gulf Coast so their support continues year after year. For Mark and Denise, the fund has become more than a giving account. It is the start of a family tradition of giving that reflects what matters most to them.
This example is for illustration only.
Why Donors Choose Donor Advised Funds
- Simplicity: Your DAF provider handles the administration, allowing you to organize charitable giving through one account rather than managing separate records for each grant.
- Flexibility: You can contribute when it makes sense for your charitable and financial planning and recommend grants whenever you're ready.
- Tax efficiency: Contributing appreciated assets, such as stock, may offer tax advantages, including potentially avoiding capital gains tax on the appreciation.
- Legacy: A DAF can bring your family together around shared giving and help carry that tradition forward.
Thinking About Opening a DAF?
If you're considering a Donor Advised Fund, the free Get a DAF Guide from Chariot can help you understand how DAFs work, what to consider when choosing a provider, and what questions to ask before opening an account.
The guide also includes a simple worksheet to compare providers based on minimums, fees, investment options, giving tools, and more.
Other Ways to Give From Your DAF
If you prefer, you can also recommend a grant through your DAF provider's website or by contacting your provider directly.
You'll need the following information:
Legal Name: Feeding the Gulf Coast
EIN: 63-0821997
Mailing Address: 5248 Mobile South Street, Theodore, AL 36582
Make It Recurring
Many DAF providers allow you to schedule recurring grants. Recurring grants provide Feeding the Gulf Coast with steady, reliable support so we can plan ahead and respond as needs change.
Good to Know
- Gifts in honor or memory: Include the person's name and occasion in the DAFpay message field or in your grant notes with your provider.
- Anonymous gifts: Many DAF providers allow you to recommend a grant anonymously. Options vary by provider.
What DAF grants can't cover: DAF grants generally cannot be used for purchases or payments that provide you with a personal benefit, such as event tickets, sponsorship tables, or auction items. If you'd like to support an event like Chef Challenge, please reach out and we'll help you determine the best way to give.
Next Steps
1. Recommend a grant or learn more
If you already have a DAF, use DAFpay to recommend your grant to Feeding the Gulf Coast. If you're new to DAFs, download the free Get a DAF Guide to learn how they work and what to consider when choosing a provider.
2. Talk with your advisor
Feeding the Gulf Coast does not provide tax, legal, or financial advice. We recommend consulting your financial advisor or tax professional about your specific situation.
3. Talk with us
We're happy to answer questions about giving from your Donor Advised Fund and the impact of your support.
To discuss your giving goals or learn more, please contact:
Cyndy Baggett, Vice President of Development and Marketing
cbaggett@feedingthegulfcoast.org or (251) 653-1617 ext. 130