Donor Advised Fund
A flexible, tax‑smart way to support life‑saving programs

Ed Raine

President & CEO

“ When you give through your Donor-Advised Fund, you create hope that reaches far beyond today. Every grant helps feed hungry children, build safe homes, and bring clean water to families who need it most. It’s a simple, powerful way to transform lives. ”

Why choose a DAF?

Give Through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

Support Food For The Poor’s life-saving programs — from feeding families and building homes to delivering disaster relief and driving community development across Latin America and the Caribbean — with a flexible, tax-smart giving option.

A Donor Advised Fund allows you to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to Food For The Poor and other charities over time. It simplifies your giving while letting your contributions grow tax-free.

Immediate tax benefit — Claim a deduction in the year you fund the DAF, even if you recommend grants later.
Flexible timing — Recommend grants on your schedule: monthly, annually, or in response to a crisis.
Investment growth — Assets in your DAF can potentially grow, increasing your impact.
Simplicity — Enjoy one consolidated tax receipt for your contribution, instead of tracking multiple donations.

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STEPS

How Does it Work?

Making a gift to Food For The Poor through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is quick and simple. In just a few steps, you can recommend a grant that will bring hope and vital assistance to families across Latin America and the Caribbean. Here’s how to get started.

Login

Login

If you don’t already have one, open a Donor Advised Fund account. Once your account is set up, log in to begin recommending a grant.

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Recommend a Grant

Recommend a Grant

Select Recommend a Grant and search for Food For The Poor or enter our legal name (Food For The Poor, Inc.) and EIN/Tax ID(59-2174510).

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Specify Amount

Specify Amount

Specify the gift amount and whether you want it designated to a specific program (e.g., Disaster Relief, Child Sponsorship, Housing, Water Projects) or to unrestricted support.

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Honor

Honor

Include any honor/memorial details if applicable and provide your contact information if you'd like a donor acknowledgment.

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Donor Advised Funds we work with

Below are a few organizations we partner with for DAF grants. If your fund is managed through one of these, you can recommend a grant directly using their links. Please note that there are many other DAF providers beyond those listed here. If your organization isn’t shown or doesn’t provide an online portal, please contact your financial advisor for assistance in allocating funds to Food For The Poor.

Fidelity Charitable

Fidelity Charitable Donor-Advised Fund is one of the nation’s largest sponsoring organizations, offering donors a flexible, tax-efficient way to support their favorite charities. By opening a Giving Account, donors can contribute cash, stocks, or other assets, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to qualified nonprofits at any time

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Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab DAFgiving360™ is a donor-advised fund program that offers a flexible, streamlined way to manage your charitable giving. Donors can contribute cash, securities, or other assets, receive immediate tax benefits, and recommend grants to qualified nonprofits over time. With Schwab’s investment options, contributions have the potential to grow tax-free, giving you more resources to support the causes you care about.

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Greater Houston Community Foundation

One of the largest providers of donor advised funds in the Houston area. It helps donors maximize their giving through DAFs, philanthropic advising, and community impact initiatives.

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Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc.

A community foundation serving coastal South Carolina. It offers donor advised funds and other vehicles to help individuals, families, and businesses achieve their philanthropic goals.

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Brazos Community Foundation

A regional community foundation that provides donor advised funds and other charitable funds to support nonprofits and strengthen communities in the Brazos area.

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Community Foundation of Grant County Indiana Inc

Sponsors donor advised funds and other charitable funds to connect donors with community needs in Grant County, Indiana.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Donor Advised Fund

Can I recommend a grant to a specific program?

Yes — you can request that your grant be designated to a program (e.g., Housing, Disaster Relief). If funds are restricted and cannot be used as requested, Food For The Poor will contact you to discuss alternatives.

How long does it take for Food For The Poor to receive a DAF grant?

Processing time depends on the sponsoring DAF and whether the gift is cash or non‑cash. Once the grant is received, we typically acknowledge it within 5–10 business days.

Will I receive an individual tax receipt from Food For The Poor?

No — the tax deduction is issued by your sponsoring DAF when you fund it. Food For The Poor can provide an acknowledgment letter for your records upon request.

Who can I contact for help?

Email Donor Services at [email protected] or call (800) 427-9104
For legacy/estate questions, contact Planned Giving at [email protected] .