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Donor-Advised Funds:

Your DAF gift will create a lasting impact and support our programs

What Is a Donor-Advised Fund?

A Donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable savings account that gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to organizations you support. DAFs are a popular way of supporting causes like Oxfam.

Donor-advised funds are one of the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicles in the United States because they offer flexibility, simplicity, and tax advantages for donors who want to make a lasting impact.

Make a gift now from your DAF or create a legacy that lasts for generations by naming Oxfam as a beneficiary of your DAF in your succession plan.

How Does a Donor-Advised Fund Work?

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Contribute Assets

You contribute cash, stocks, mutual funds, or other eligible assets to your donor-advised fund.

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Receive Tax Benefits

You will be eligible for an immediate charitable tax deduction.

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Create Impact

Your grant helps support programs that create long term impact that fights inequality and injustices globally.

Donor Spotlight

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    Janice DeLacy

    "Making many of our charitable gifts through a donor-advised fund (DAF) has been convenient, with huge advantages in tax-efficiency. Donating stock from our taxable brokerage account to the DAF sponsored by the brokerage is quick and easy."

    – Nancy and Dana Quitslund

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a donor-advised fund?

A donor-advised fund is a charitable giving account administered by a sponsoring organization that allows donors to contribute assets, receive tax benefits, and recommend grants to charities over time.

What are the tax benefits of a donor-advised fund?

Many donors receive an immediate charitable tax deduction when they contribute eligible assets to a donor-advised fund.

Can I donate stock through a donor-advised fund?

Yes. Many donor-advised funds accept appreciated securities and other non-cash assets.

Can I make recurring grants to Oxfam America?

Many donor-advised fund providers allow recurring grant recommendations. To ensure your gift has a sustained impact, contact your fund provider to set up a recurring monthly or quarterly gift.

What is the difference between a donor-advised fund and a private foundation?

Donor-advised funds generally require less administration and lower startup costs, while private foundations provide greater control over grantmaking and governance.

Can I remain anonymous when making a DAF grant?

Many donor-advised fund sponsors allow donors to recommend grants anonymously.

Give from your DAF today

Donate now and make a planned gift that will leave a legacy and support Oxfam's work towards an equal future so that everyone can thrive, not just survive.