Donor-Advised Funds

Why Donate Through a Donor-Advised Fund?

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) allow you to simply and flexibly maximize your charitable impact and receive tax benefits while supporting Community Partners International’s mission. For U.S. donors, DAF contributions are tax deductible in the year they are made, making DAFs a strategic and rewarding giving option.

Depending on your country’s regulations, DAFs may also provide additional tax benefits internationally.

How to Donate From Your DAF

1. Contact Your DAF Provider:
Contact your donor-advised fund provider and recommend a grant to Community Partners International. You can also use the link above to directly access your DAF provider’s login page.

2. Give Them Our Details:
Be sure to provide the following:
Organization Name: Community Partners International
EIN/Tax ID: 94-3375666
Address: 580 California St Fl 16, Ste 1658, San Francisco, CA 94104-1068, USA

3. Let Us Know:
After submitting your grant, please let us know so we can acknowledge your gift and put it to work immediately for people in need.

What is a donor-advised fund (DAF)?

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a type of giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to easily support your favorite charities. An increasingly popular charitable vehicle, DAFs are an excellent way to both simplify your charitable giving and facilitate your strategic philanthropic goals.

How does it work?

Discuss the benefits of opening a DAF with your tax professional and investment advisor.
Open a DAF with an investment organization or community foundation.
Establish your DAF by making an irrevocable, tax-deductible donation to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program.
Advise the investment allocation of the donated assets (any investment growth is tax-free).
Recommend grants to qualified public charities of your choice.

What are the main advantages of a donor-advised fund?

Simplicity – The DAF sponsor handles all record-keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts.
Flexibility – Timing of your tax deduction can be separate from your charitable decision making.
Tax-efficiency – Contributions are tax-deductible and any investment growth in the DAF is tax-free. It is also easy to donate long term appreciated securities, eliminating capital gains taxes and allowing you to support multiple charities from one block of stock.
Family legacy – A DAF is a powerful way to build or continue a tradition of family philanthropy.
No start-up costs – There is no cost to establish a donor-advised fund.
However, there are often minimum initial charitable contributions to establish the DAF (typically $5,000 or more). **
No transaction fees – Once approved, 100% of your recommended grant goes to your qualified public charity of choice. **
Privacy if desired – Donors may choose to remain anonymous to the grant recipient.

** Sponsoring organizations generally assess an administrative fee on the assets in a DAF. These fees vary by sponsoring organization.