DAF Direct

SF Hillel is powered by the generosity of community members, parents, and alumni to provide enriching Jewish experiences on campuses across San Francisco. Now, you can easily support SF Hillel using your DAF!

Make a gift through DAF Direct

What is a donor-advised fund?

A donor-advised fund (DAF) provides donors with a centralized charitable giving vehicle. It allows philanthropically inclined individuals, families, and corporations to make an irrevocable charitable gift to a public charity that sponsors a DAF program and take an immediate tax deduction.

​Main advantages of a donor-advised fund:

  • Simplicity—The DAF sponsor handles all record keeping, disbursements, and tax receipts.

  • Flexibility—Timing of your tax deduction can be separate from your charitable decision making.

  • Tax efficiency—Contributions are tax-deductible, and any investment growth in the DAF is tax-free. It is also easy to donate long-term appreciated securities, eliminating capital gains taxes and allowing you to support several charities from one block of stock.

  • Family legacy—A DAF is a powerful way to build or continue a tradition of family philanthropy.

  • No start-up costs—There is no cost to establish a donor-advised fund. However, there are often minimum initial charitable contributions to establish the DAF (typically $5,000 or more).*

  • No transaction fees—Once approved, 100% of your recommended grant goes to your qualified public charity of choice.*

  • Privacy if desired—Donors may choose to remain anonymous to the grant recipient.

* Sponsoring organizations generally assess an administrative fee on the assets in a DAF. These fees vary by the charity that sponsors a DAF program.

It’s now easier than ever to make a gift to SF Hillel through a donor-advised fund (DAF) account!

If you have an account with Fidelity Charitable, DAFgiving360, or BNY Mellon, you can use the DAF Direct link here. (If your donor-advised fund provider is not listed, contact your provider directly with a request to make a grant to "San Francisco Hillel.")

Choose your donor-advised fund provider and enter the amount of the gift. When you click the “Next” button, you will be connected directly to your donor-advised fund provider.

SF Hillel's EIN/tax ID: 94-3152892