Donor Advised Funds (DAF)

Give Through Your Donor-Advised Fund

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a simple, tax-efficient way to support Friends of the Children–Twin Cities. Through your DAF, you can recommend grants to help us keep our promise to children and families: 12+ years of consistent, caring relationships, no matter what.

Why Give Through a DAF?

DAFs offer flexible giving, potential tax advantages, and the ability to make one-time, recurring, or multi-year grants. You can also choose to give anonymously.

How to Make a Gift

1. Log in to your DAF provider's portal (Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, etc.).
2. Recommend a grant to Friends of the Children–Twin Cities (EIN: 92-0729592).
3. Designate your gift as unrestricted to support our greatest needs or specify a program.
4. Consider recurring grants to sustain our long-term commitment to children and families.

What Can't You Use a DAF For?

DAF grants must be charitable and cannot provide personal benefits to the donor or others connected to the donor. Generally, DAF grants cannot be used to:

• Purchase event tickets, meals, auction items, or other benefits.
• Pay for memberships that include more than incidental benefits.
• Make grants directly to individuals or political campaigns.
• Split an event payment between a DAF grant and a personal payment when the DAF grant would provide a prohibited benefit.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Recommend a grant today and help us build a stronger future for children and families in the Twin Cities.

Questions about giving through your DAF? Contact us at info@friendstwincities.org.