Charitable giving creates meaning and lasting impact. Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are growing in popularity among individuals who give. Donors turn to DAFs to make giving more impactful, tax-smart and simple while building a charitable legacy.
With a DAF, donors can contribute cash or appreciated non-cash assets held more than one year, claim a current-year tax deduction if they itemize, recommend how contributed assets are invested for potential tax-free growth, and recommend grants over time.
DAFgiving360™ was founded in 1999 to streamline charitable giving. It offers these same benefits in one account, plus succession options such as the DAFgiving360 Legacy Program which extends a charitable vision for years after a donor’s lifetime.
Even experienced donors face challenges in managing charitable giving. DAFgiving360 offers solutions in one flexible account.
How to make charitable giving simple, tax smart and more rewarding
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By: Aleks Kang, for DAFgiving360
How a donor-advised fund can simplify charitable giving, unlock tax advantages and build a legacy.
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End-of-year giving pressure
Contribute to a DAF account now to claim a current-year tax deduction if you itemize, then take time to recommend grants to the charities of your choice later.
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Non-cash contributions
Donate appreciated non-cash assets held more than one year, such as stock, private business interests or real estate, without the processing complexity some charities may have.
Recordkeeping
Manage contributions, tax receipts and grant recommendations in one secure account.
Legacy planning
Name individuals to take over your account or recommend charities to receive grants after your lifetime to carry on your charitable vision.
Who benefits most?
This account is ideal for donors who:
Align taxes and giving
Contribute now to claim a current-year tax deduction if you itemize, then recommend grants later.
Donate long-term appreciated non-cash assets held more than one year—instead of selling the assets and donating the cash proceeds—to potentially eliminate capital gains tax and increase what goes to charity.
Give appreciated assetS
Recommend how contributed assets are invested for potential tax-free growth, use any of three succession plan options, and continue giving year after year.
Plan for the future
Timing of gifts
Benefits of a DAF
Contribute now and claim a current-year tax deduction if you itemize, even if you recommend grants later.
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Legacy planning
Charities of choice
Tax-free growth potential
Capital gains tax savings
Ensure your impact continues after your lifetime.
Recommend grants to any U.S. organization recognized by the IRS, and have options for supporting international causes and charities
Recommend how contributed assets are invested to maximize potential tax-free growth and increase future giving power.
Donate long-term appreciated non-cash assets held more than one year and potentially eliminate capital gains tax, so more of your gift goes to charity.
Flexible account options
Why DAFgiving360?
Choose between a core account (no minimum) or a professionally managed account, which requires a $100,000 minimum and a qualified investment advisor approved by DAFgiving360.
Donate cash, securities or appreciated non-cash assets such as restricted stock, private business interests, real estate or cryptocurrency. In 2025, 63% of contributions to DAFgiving360 were appreciated non-cash assets held more than one year.
Broad contribution options
Recommend grants of $50 or more to any of 1.5 million IRS-recognized charities whenever you are ready.
Give on your timeline
Donors are recommending billions of dollars in grants to nonprofits nationwide. With a DAF account there, you can join this network of givers.
DAFgiving360 giving by the numbers
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Billion recommended in grants in fiscal year 2025, ended June 30
Supporting more than 155,000 charities through 1.4 million grants.
The daily average from DAFgiving360 donors.
million in grant recommendations per day in 2025
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Additional amount available for granting to charities.
billion of investment growth in fiscal year 2025
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Stock, real estate and private business interests were most common.
of contributions were appreciated non-cash assets held more than one year
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long has DAFgiving360 existed?
Since its founding in 1999, DAFgiving360 donors have recommended more than $44 billion in grants to more than 280,000 charities.
WHO IS DAFgiving360?
What types of assets can I contribute?
What account types are available?
DAFgiving360 is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity. DAF accounts at DAFgiving360 can be managed alongside accounts at Schwab.
Cash, publicly traded securities (stocks, mutual funds, bonds) and appreciated non-cash assets held more than one year, such as restricted stock, private business interests, real estate, cryptocurrency, life insurance and private equity.
Core Account: $0 minimum Professionally Managed Account: $100,000 minimum account balance, with a registered investment advisor approved by DAFgiving360
STEP 1
How to start giving
Apply online
Complete a secure application with your address, Social Security or Tax ID and employer information if applicable.
Contribute cash, securities or appreciated non-cash assets held more than one year. Non-cash gifts may eliminate capital gains tax on the appreciation and could qualify for a current-year tax deduction if you itemize.
Fund your account
STEP 2
Choose from preset investment pools, or if your balance is $100,000 or more, recommend a registered investment advisor approved by DAFgiving360.
Recommend how assets are invested
STEP 3
Recommend grants of $50 or more to IRS-approved public charities through the online dashboard or the Schwab Mobile app. In fiscal year 2025, donors supported more than 155,000 charities through 1.4 million grants.
Recommend grants
STEP 4
Simplify charitable giving for today and tomorrow
With DAFgiving360, you can plan charitable giving with purpose and create impact for years to come. Learn more and open your account at dafgiving360.org.
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Do you have a list of approved charities?
Yes. DAFgiving360 donors can recommend grants to more than 1.5 million IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charities within the U.S. International granting options are also available.
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Simplified giving
Track contributions, tax receipts and grant recommendations in one secure online account.
GET STARTED
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Many donors feel rushed to meet tax deadlines or fulfill charitable goals before year-end.
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Donating assets like stock or real estate can be complex without the right support.
Tracking donations, receipts & acknowledgments across multiple charities can be tedious.
Donors want their charitable impact to continue beyond their lifetime.
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Some donors hesitate to give because they feel they don’t have enough to make an impact yet.
Starting with limited funds
Contributions to a DAF account have the opportunity for tax-free growth through investment options, potentially increasing the amount available to grant to charities over time.
Name individuals to take over your account or recommend charities to receive grants after your lifetime to carry on your charitable vision.
Legacy planning
Charitable giving creates meaning and lasting impact. Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are growing in popularity among individuals who give. Donors turn to DAFs to make giving more impactful, tax-smart and simple while building a charitable legacy.
With a DAF, donors can contribute cash or appreciated non-cash assets held more than one year, claim a current-year tax deduction if they itemize, recommend how contributed assets are invested for potential tax-free growth, and recommend grants over time.
DAFgiving360™ was founded in 1999 to streamline charitable giving. It offers these same benefits in one account, plus succession options such as the DAFgiving360 Legacy Program which extends a charitable vision for years after a donor’s lifetime.
Even experienced donors face challenges in managing charitable giving. DAFgiving360 offers solutions in one flexible account.
Many donors feel rushed to meet tax deadlines or fulfill charitable goals before year-end.
Many donors feel rushed to meet tax deadlines or fulfill charitable goals before year-end.
Many donors feel rushed to meet tax deadlines or fulfill charitable goals before year-end.
Many donors feel rushed to meet tax deadlines or fulfill charitable goals before year-end.
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DAFgiving360™ is the name used for the combined programs and services of Donor Advised Charitable Giving, Inc., an independent nonprofit organization which has entered into service agreements with certain subsidiaries of The Charles Schwab Corporation. DAFgiving360 is a tax-exempt public charity as described in Sections 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1), and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Contributions made to DAFgiving360 are considered an irrevocable gift and are not refundable. Once contributed, DAFgiving360 has exclusive legal control over the contributed assets.
Contributions of certain real estate, private equity, or other illiquid assets may be accepted via a charitable intermediary, with proceeds transferred to a donor-advised fund (DAF) account upon liquidation. Call DAFgiving360 for more information at 800-746-6216.
A donor's ability to claim itemized deductions is subject to a variety of limitations depending on the donor's specific tax situation.
A donor opening a professionally managed account must recommend an independent investment advisor, who, if approved by DAFgiving360, will manage the assets contributed to the account. Advisors must meet certain eligibility requirements, including working with Schwab Advisor Services™, a business segment of The Charles Schwab Corporation, and agree to the Investment Advisory Agreement.
Market fluctuations may cause the value of investment fund shares held in a donor-advised fund (DAF) account to be worth more or less than the value of the original contribution to the funds.
DAFgiving360 does not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult a qualified legal or tax advisor where such advice is necessary or appropriate.
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