A DAF is a simple, flexible, and tax-efficient way to support causes you care about. It functions like a charitable savings account—similar to a 401(k) for giving. You contribute to your DAF, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to nonprofits such as
CAPC (Child Abuse Prevention Council).
Donor gives cash or appreciated asset to their DAF
Donor then receives a tax deduction
Funds are invested and grow tax-free
Donor selects timing, recipient (CAPC), and amount
CAPC receives funds
Maximize tax savings with upfront deductions, avoid capital gains taxes on appreciated assets, and grow your giving tax-free.
Manage all your giving in one convenient place.
Many DAF providers have low minimum contribution requirements, mobile apps, and a dedicated payment option (DAFpay) that make giving more seamless.
Research shows that donors are more likely to give twice as much to the causes they love once they establish a DAF.
“When considering how best to support CASA and its mission to protect children and strengthen families, my wife and I chose to make a recurring gift through our Donor-Advised Fund. This approach ensures we can provide consistent, dedicated support. CASA uses these resources to drive meaningful systems change and improve outcomes for children across our community.”
You can open a DAF through many financial institutions or community foundations.
Some of the most common national DAF sponsors include:
Visit the provider’s website and follow their process to open a DAF account.
You’ll need to:
Create an account
Name your DAF (e.g., “The Smith Giving Fund”)
Make an initial contribution
You can contribute:
Cash or checks
Appreciated stocks or mutual funds
Cryptocurrency or other non-cash assets
Contributions are tax-deductible in the year they are made.
Once your DAF is funded, you can begin recommending grants to causes you care about—like CAPC!
Here’s the information you’ll need:
Name: Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC)
EIN: 94-2497046
Mailing Address: PO Box 1257 Stockton, CA 95201
You can contribute to your DAF at any time, grow your charitable funds through investment, and recommend grants whenever you’re ready to make an impact.
Contact Shauna Buzunis-Jacob at:
Email: sbjacob@nochildabuse.org
Phone: (209) 644-5318