Donor advised fund (DAF)

DAFs made simple: maximize your impact

A simple, tax-efficient way to give to your favorite charities

A donor advised fund (DAF), which is like a charitable savings account, gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to Children International and other qualified charities. You can recommend a grant or recurring grants now to make an immediate impact or use your fund as a tool for future charitable gifts.

You can also create a lasting legacy by naming Children International the beneficiary of the entire account or a percentage of the fund. With a percentage, you can create a family legacy of giving by naming your loved ones as your successor to continue recommending grants to charitable organizations. Contact your fund administrator for a beneficiary form.

DAF basics

Still learning about DAFs? Discover the ease of opening a donor advised fund — plus the advantages you’ll enjoy — with your FREE guide Centralize Your Giving With Donor Advised Funds.

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  3. Find instructions for matching with the information provided.


Our EIN: 44‑6005794

Send in your matching gift form by mail:
Children International
Attn: Matching Gifts
P.O. Box 219055
Kansas City, MO 64121

Or by email:
mgcdonation@children.org


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An example of how it works

Joe and Laura want to give back to their hometown by putting their money where it will do the most good. They establish a $25,000 donor advised fund with a community foundation.

The couple receives a federal income tax charitable deduction for the amount of the gift. They also get the time they need to decide which charities to support.

After researching community needs with the foundation’s staff, Joe and Laura recommend grants for Children International (which they’ve supported for years) and a local animal shelter. The foundation presents the charities with checks from the Patricia Fund, which Joe and Laura named in honor of Laura’s mother. They name Children International as the beneficiary to receive the account balance after their lifetimes. Joe and Laura are delighted to start this personal legacy of giving.

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Next steps

  1. If you already have a fund, use our tool Take Action! Visit Your Fund to connect. No fund yet? Get our free guide.
  2. Contact Dianna Stelter at 816-943-3834 or dstelter@children.org to discuss using your donor advised funds to support Children International and our mission.
  3. Seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.
  4. If you include Children International in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.

    Legal name: Children International
    Address: 2000 E. Red Bridge Road, Kansas City, MO 64131
    Federal tax ID number: 44-6005794

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