Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) have become one of the fastest-growing ways people support the causes they care about most. 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 the Child Abuse Prevention Council.
For many donors, DAFs offer a simple, flexible, and impactful way to give. Instead of making one-time donations, individuals and families can set aside funds in their DAF and decide when and how much to grant. This approach makes it easy to plan charitable giving year-round and ensures that resources are available when organizations need them most. Because funds in a DAF are designated solely for charitable purposes, donors can be confident that their gifts will make a lasting difference.
For nonprofits, DAF gifts are especially meaningful. They help us plan for the future and ensure that more children and youth in foster care have the steady support of a caring adult who will stand by them through life’s challenges.
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
If you have a DAF, we encourage you to consider the Child Abuse Prevention Council as you recommend grants this year. Every gift fuels our mission to strengthen the local Child Abuse Prevention Council programs and provide children and youth with the stability and hope they need to thrive.