Donor-Advised Funds
When you give through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), you’re not just making a donation — you’re making a smart, strategic investment in the health of our community.
We’ve made it simple for you to recommend a grant from your DAF to the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank. In just a few clicks, you can help ensure thousands of San Diegans will have food in their refrigerators and cupboards, not empty shelves.
Thank you for supporting the local families we serve!
How to Donate From Your DAF
- Click the Donate Today From Your DAF button above.
- Enter the amount you'd like to recommend from your DAF and click Donate.
- On the next screen, fill out your details and click Continue.
- On the payment page, click More payment options.
- Select DAFpay and search for your DAF provider to complete your grant recommendation.
Benefits of a Donor-Advised Fund
- Establish a flexible vehicle for charitable giving.
- Receive an immediate tax deduction when you contribute to the DAF, even if you don't recommend grants to charities until future years.
- By donating appreciated assets (stock, real estate, crypto) held for more than one year to your DAF, you avoid capital gains taxes, often resulting in larger donations.
- Assets in the DAF can be invested and grow tax-free, allowing for potentially higher giving amounts over time.
How a Donor-Advised Fund Works
- You make an initial, irrevocable gift of cash or stock to fund a DAF.
- The assets in your DAF grow tax-free.
- You make recommendations on gifts to be made from your DAF.
- When you pass away, your children may recommend charitable gifts from your DAF.
Contact us
If you have any questions about donor-advised funds, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions you might have.