A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that allows you to support the causes you care about over time. DAFs can be established through community foundations, financial institutions, or independent charitable organizations. 

When you contribute cash, securities, or other assets to your DAF, you generally receive an immediate tax deduction. The assets can then be invested and may grow tax-free until you recommend grants to qualified nonprofit organizations.

A donor-advised fund (DAF) functions like a charitable giving account. After contributing assets to your DAF, you can recommend grants to qualified nonprofits, including the Alliance for Children’s Rights, whenever and however you choose. 

Many donors use DAFs because they are simple, flexible, and tax-efficient. A DAF can help you: 

• Support the causes you care about over time. 
• Make one-time or recurring gifts. 
• Simplify charitable record-keeping. 
• Organize your philanthropy through a single account. 
• Recommend grants in your name or anonymously.  

Yes. The Alliance for Children’s Rights is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and can receive grants from donor-advised funds administered by sponsoring organizations such as Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, community foundations, and other DAF providers. 

Alliance for Children’s Rights 
EIN: 95-4358213 

Your DAF gift helps the Alliance provide free legal services, advocacy, and support to children, youth, and families across Los Angeles. 

Depending on where the need is greatest, your support may help: 

• A grandparent access the benefits they need to keep raising their grandchild at home. 
• A child get adopted instead of spending another year in foster care. 
• A student receive the special education they need before they fall further behind. 
• A young adult leaving foster care prepare for employment, secure housing, and build an independent future.

Your gift also supports community education, caregiver training, and policy advocacy that strengthens systems serving children and families.

If you’d like your donor-advised fund gift to support a specific area of the Alliance’s work, please contact give@alliancecr.org. We’d be happy to discuss your philanthropic interests and how your gift can make the greatest impact.

Yes. Most donor-advised fund sponsors allow you to recommend one-time, scheduled, or recurring grants, giving you flexibility in how and when you support the Alliance. 

 Please note that donor-advised fund assets may only be used for charitable purposes and generally cannot be used to purchase event tickets or receive other personal benefits. 

Yes. You may name the Alliance for Children’s Rights as the beneficiary of all or a portion of your donor-advised fund. Contact your fund administrator to request a beneficiary designation form and learn about available options.

 Yes. Most donor-advised fund sponsors allow you to recommend grants anonymously. If you prefer, your gift can be made without sharing your name or contact information with the Alliance.

If you make an anonymous grant and would like to receive a thank-you or be recognized for your support, please contact our Development team. 

When you contribute assets to your donor-advised fund, your sponsoring organization generally provides the tax documentation associated with that contribution. 

 Because the tax deduction is typically received when assets are contributed to the donor-advised fund, the Alliance does not provide a tax receipt for DAF grants. However, we are grateful for your support and are happy to provide an acknowledgment of your gift. 

Our Development Team is happy to help. Contact us at give@alliancecr.org with questions or to let us know if you’ve recommended a grant.