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For donors & fundholders

Give with purpose.
Grow your impact.

A Donor Advised Fund through DAFtech gives you a smarter, more flexible way to manage your charitable giving - with tax benefits, investment growth, and global reach.

The Goldstein Family Fund ● Live
Available to Give
$42,800
+ $180,200 invested
Favorite Causes
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St. Jude Children’s Research$5,000
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World Wildlife Fund$2,500
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Room to Read$1,200
The basics

Your charitable assets, working harder

A Donor Advised Fund is like a charitable savings account - contribute assets, get an immediate tax deduction, and grant to causes at your own pace.

Instant tax deduction

Contribute assets and receive a full charitable tax receipt immediately - in your home country, with support in 35 countries.

Tax-free growth

Your contributed assets can be invested in any strategy and grow completely tax-free until you’re ready to grant them out.

Give on your terms

Grant to any eligible charity, anywhere in the world, whenever you choose - one-time, recurring, or scheduled for a future date.

Give globally

Support charities in over 35 countries from a single account - your DAF handles the cross-border complexity.

Family giving

Create sub-funds for family members, share access with a spouse, or establish a successor for multi-generational philanthropy.

Full privacy

Give anonymously or share only what you choose. Your contact details are never shared with charities without your consent.

Your giving journey

From first contribution to lasting impact

Open your DAF account

Sign up online in minutes. Set your fund name, preferences, and giving interests.

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Contribute assets

Fund your DAF with cash, securities, or other assets. You receive an immediate tax receipt for the full contribution amount.

Invest & grow

Choose how to invest your DAF balance. Assets grow tax-free while you decide how, when, and where to give.

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Search & discover causes

Use our charity search - powered by government databases and AI recommendations - to find causes that align with your values.

Recommend grants & give

Send one-time or recurring grants to any eligible charity worldwide. Set future dates, choose your privacy level, and add personal messages.

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Fundholder features

Everything you need to give with clarity

Real-time dashboard

See your cash balance, investment portfolio value, giving history by category, and favorite causes - all in one view.

Multiple deposit methods

Contribute via credit card, ACH, PayPal, Apple Pay, check, wire, or securities. Instant PDF receipts on every approved deposit.

Global charity search

Search any charity in the world by name, category, or ID. Filter by cause area, country, and impact rating.

AI philanthropy advisor

Our embedded AI suggests causes that match your interests and values, and helps you think through your giving strategy.

Recurring & scheduled grants

Set up monthly or annual giving to your favorite causes, or schedule a grant for a specific future date.

Family & successor accounts

Create named sub-funds for children or grandchildren, and designate successors to carry on your philanthropic legacy.

Global giving

Give to causes in 35 countries

Your DAF account gives you the ability to support charities across the globe - with tax-deductible receipts and full compliance in every supported country.

United States
United Kingdom
Canada
Israel
Australia
Germany
France
Netherlands
Switzerland
Singapore
New Zealand
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Questions answered

Common questions about DAFs

If you’re new to Donor Advised Funds, here are the questions we get most often.

Who can open a DAF account?
Anyone can open a DAF account through a participating sponsoring organization. DAFs are popular with individuals, families, small businesses, and anyone looking to give charitably in a more tax-efficient, flexible way.
What’s the minimum contribution?
Minimum contribution requirements are set by the sponsoring organization running your DAF program. DAFtech's platform makes it possible to run programs with no minimums at all, though many programs set a threshold to ensure sustainable operations.
Can I contribute securities or non-cash assets?
Yes. DAFtech supports contributions of cash, publicly traded securities, and other non-monetary assets. Appreciated securities are especially tax-efficient - you avoid capital gains tax and receive a deduction for the full fair market value.
How long does it take to open an account?
Registration takes just a few minutes online. Depending on your sponsoring organization’s policy, you may have instant access or be given access after a short review period.
Can I give to charities in other countries?
Yes - if your DAF program supports international giving. DAFtech’s GivingGlobal feature allows fundholders to search and recommend grants to charities in over 35 countries, handled through our network of partner foundations.
Is my giving information private?
Completely. When you recommend a grant, you control exactly what information the recipient charity sees - your name and contact details, your name only, or full anonymity. DAFtech never shares your personal information without your explicit consent.

Ready to start giving with purpose?

Find out if your financial advisor, bank, or foundation offers a DAFtech-powered giving account - or contact us to learn more.

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