About Donor-Advised Funds
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a personal charitable giving account that allows you the freedom to decide where and how often you want to give. If you would like to discuss the benefits of opening a DAF with The Catholic Foundation and/or how to make a DAF distribution to your favorite Catholic charity, please contact us.
Donors can contribute to the fund over time and recommend grants to charities at their discretion, providing flexibility in their giving strategy.
Benefits
- Retain the flexibility to make grant recommendations over time.
- Receive an immediate tax deduction when contributing to your fund.
- Make an immediate impact on our mission.
How it works
- Prepare your grant request by providing the necessary information about our organization to your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) provider, such as The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia.
- Submit the grant request, specifying the amount you wish to donate and any additional details.
- Once approved, your DAF provider distributes the funds to our organization on your behalf.
Open your own Donor-Advised Fund with The Catholic Foundation
Please take a moment to read our informational brochure about the many benefits of opening a DAF with The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia. Contribute as little as $5,000 to open a new DAF, and discover freedom and flexibility in your Catholic philanthropy. Contact our team below to learn more!
We’re here to help you meet your goals!
Our team would be happy to speak with you in confidence about your giving goals, with no obligation.
Name: 
Title :Chief Philanthropy Officer
Phone: 215-587-5650
Email: advancement@thecfgp.org
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More ways to make an impact
Gifts in a will or trust
Donations in your will or trust are (by far) the most popular type of planned gift. Learn more, or get help starting your will (for free!).
Beneficiary designations
Gifting assets not covered by your will — like 401(k) or IRA accounts — may help your heirs avoid unwanted taxes, even if you’re below the estate tax threshold.
Gifts that pay you back
Give assets while providing yourself or others with income for a period of time or distributions at a later date.