Donor-Advised Fund

What is a Donor-Advised Fund?

A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is a charitable giving account designed to make philanthropy simple and flexible. Donors contribute assets to the fund, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to nonprofit organizations over time.

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Here’s how it works:

Establish Your Fund
You can open a donor-advised fund through many financial institutions or community foundations by making an initial charitable contribution. Contributions may include cash, publicly traded stock, or other assets.

Receive an Immediate Tax Deduction
Contributions to a donor-advised fund are typically tax-deductible in the year they are made, even if you choose to distribute funds to charities at a later time.

Grow Your Fund
Assets in a donor-advised fund can be invested and grow tax-free, potentially increasing the funds available for charitable giving in the future.

Recommend Grants to Nonprofits
While the sponsoring organization manages the fund, you retain advisory privileges and can recommend grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations like Girls Gotta Run Foundation whenever you choose.

Stay Engaged in Your Giving
Donor-advised funds make it easy to organize your philanthropy, track your giving over time, and support the causes that matter most to you.

How to Donate

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A circular sign with the number 1 inside, styled in green.

Access your donor-advised fund account through your sponsoring organization or financial institution and select the option to recommend a grant.

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Circle with the number 2 inside

When submitting your grant recommendation, please include the following details:

Organization Name: Girls Gotta Run Foundation

Tax ID (EIN): 71-1004251

Address: 3715 Jocelyn St. NW Washington, DC 20015

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Green circle with the number 3 inside it, on a white background.

If you have recommended a grant from your donor-advised fund, we would love to hear from you. Please email info@girlsgottrun.org so we can acknowledge your gift and ensure it is directed where it will have the greatest impact.