A gift to Walden from your donor advised fund ensures that foster children, youth, and families in need will continue to receive the services we provide—a gift that will keep yielding benefits for years to come.
Donors can set up a DAF account by making an irrevocable donation to a named charitable giving account under a sponsoring organization (sometimes a public foundation but often a financial institution such as Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, etc.). Contributions can range from cash to securities or appreciated assets—which may be difficult or complicated for nonprofits to accept. The available tax deduction is for the current year, and can be more advantageous than a direct donation of assets. DAFs are invested in a number of ways, so the original contribution will continue to grow over time.
DAF donations are made at the donor’s recommendation in the form of grants to eligible non-profits, such as Walden Family Services. The sponsoring organization provides ways to recommend nonprofits through their respective donor portals, but many nonprofits, like Walden, will allow you to make a DAF donation directly their websites. The DAF sponsor handles recordkeeping, disbursements, and tax information, and the nonprofit receives 100% of the donation.
You can support Walden today by making a grant recommendation from your DAF, or by using one of the DAF buttons below. Or if you prefer, make a one-time donation by clicking here.
Thank you for helping the children and families we serve!