Donor-advised funds (DAFs)
Easily recommend grants to Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco for tax-efficient giving.
Photograph by Henrik Kam. © Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
About donor-advised funds (DAFs)
A donor-advised fund (DAF) allows individuals to make charitable contributions and receive an immediate tax deduction. A DAF custodian manages the funds, and the donor can recommend grants to their preferred nonprofit organizations.
Donors can contribute to the fund over time and recommend grants to charities at their discretion, providing flexibility in their giving strategy.
Benefits
- Retain the flexibility to make grant recommendations over time.
- Receive an immediate tax deduction when contributing to your fund.
- Make an immediate impact on our mission.
How it works
- Prepare your grant request by providing information about our organization to your DAF provider.
- Submit the grant request, specifying the amount you wish to donate and any additional details.
- Once approved, your DAF provider distributes the funds to our organization on your behalf.
Getting started
To contribute through your DAF, submit a grant request by logging into your DAF account or contacting your DAF provider.
Already included us in your estate plans?
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Have questions? Get in touch!
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More ways to make an impact
Gifts for the future
Donations in your will or trust are the most popular type of legacy gift, while gifting assets not covered by your will, like 401(k) or IRA accounts, may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes.
Gifts that pay you back
Transfer securities, cash, or other property to the Museums and we’ll manage the investment of the assets and pay an income to you, your designated beneficiaries, or both. Receive payments for the rest of your life or up to a certain number of years.
Tax-smart gifts
Many people are increasingly choosing to give non-cash assets, so they can have a bigger impact at less cost to them.