A DAF is a tax-advantaged charitable giving account, similar to a 401(k) for retirement or an HSA for healthcare.

You contribute cash or assets to a sponsoring organization (such as Fidelity Charitable or Schwab Charitable), which manages the account on your behalf. This contribution may offer you an upfront tax benefit.

The funds can then be invested for potential growth, and at any time, you can recommend grants from the account to nonprofits like Water For People.

We encourage you to consult your own tax advisor to understand how a DAF contribution would apply to your situation.

You deposit cash or other assets into your DAF account and immediately receive a one-time charitable deduction. Money remains in your DAF until you decide to distribute it to an organization, such as Water For People.

Once you’re ready to give to the organization of your choice, you can let your DAF manager know, and they will send the gift and handle your tax receipt. Or, you can now donate directly on this webpage in 15 seconds with 3 clicks. 

Giving through DAFpay is fast, secure, and simple. It lets us track your gift accurately, avoid the delays and lost mail that can come with paper checks, and thank you as soon as your gift arrives.

We know that giving through a donor-advised fund (DAF) can be a hassle, often involving extra steps, logins, and redirects to your fund provider's site. That's why Water For People has partnered with Chariot to offer DAFpay, letting you recommend a grant directly from our website.

DAFpay uses end-to-end encryption and already connects with more than 1,000 DAF providers, including Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, National Philanthropic Trust, and more. 

Not seeing your sponsoring organization? Use the search field within the DAFpay widget to look up the organization by name. 

Tax-efficiency: Receive an immediate charitable tax deduction when you contribute to your DAF, and you may be able to avoid capital gains taxes by donating appreciated assets. Funds in your account can also be invested and grow tax-free, giving you the flexibility to make a contribution now and recommend grants over time.

Simplicity: Think of a DAF as a streamlined alternative to a private foundation – with fewer administrative requirements and more time to focus on the causes you care about. You can organize your giving and record-keeping in one place and contribute a variety of assets to a single charitable account.

Lasting Impact: Your DAF makes it easy to support Water For People in a way that works best for you. You can recommend a one-time gift, establish recurring grants that provide dependable support year after year, or name Water For People as a beneficiary of the remaining funds in your account – extending your impact for generations to come.

There are several ways you can give with a donor-advised fund. 

One-time gift: Maximize your impact with a larger, one-time gift from your DAF. 

Recurring gift: Make an ongoing difference in our work with a recurring monthly DAF gift.

As a beneficiary: Name Water For People as a beneficiary of any funds remaining in your DAF after your lifetime. 

If you don't have a DAF, but are interested in learning more about them, we'd love to discuss!

Anyone can set up a donor-advised fund online in just a few minutes. You contribute funds to the account now, which may offer you tax benefits depending on your individual circumstances, and then recommend grants to nonprofit organizations like Water For People over time.

It's a simple way to plan your giving in advance and support our work whenever you're ready.

Water For People does not provide tax or legal advice. We encourage you to consult your own tax advisor to understand how a DAF contribution would apply to your situation.

Legal name: Water For People

Address: 7100 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 310, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Federal tax ID number: 84-1166148