Donor-Advised Funds

Donor-advised funds are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the U.S. because they are flexible and tax-advantageous.

Benefits of Giving Through a Donor-Advised Fund 

  • Avoid capital gains by first transferring appreciated stock to your DAF and then gifting it. 

  • Bundle your charitable gifts (doing so could result in an opportunity to itemize your deductions in the same year). 

  • Leave all or a portion of your account to charity simply by changing your beneficiary designation. 

How to Contribute to Compassion From Your Donor-Advised Fund 

If you have a donor-advised fund, it’s easy to contribute directly from that fund to Compassion. Here’s how: 

  1. Click on the "Start Here" button above. 

  2. Start typing the name of your donor-advised fund and click on the name of your fund from the menu. 

  3. Enter a direct contribution from your fund to Compassion. 

  4. Consider naming Compassion International as a beneficiary of your account. 

  5. You can also provide Compassion’s Tax ID (36-2423707) to your DAF sponsor or advisor to initiate a gift. 

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Your Contributions Are Stewarded Wisely

Every gift you give through Compassion is handled with integrity and care. We follow strict financial guardrails to ensure accountability, transparency and the flexibility to invest wisely for long-term impact. Here’s a brief explanation of how funds are allocated:

In fiscal year 2025, 80% of every dollar went straight to program work through our local church partners — including education, medical care, nutrition, child protection and sharing God’s love with children living in poverty and their families.

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Donor-Advised Fund FAQs

Yes! You can set up recurring grant recommendations through your DAF sponsor on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis to provide sustained support for children in poverty.

Still Have Questions?

Please call us at 800-336-7676, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MT, to speak with a Compassion representative.