Donor Advised Funds

Gifts from a DAF (Donor Advised Fund) are a great way to support the causes you care about, while enjoying tax benefits! This popular vehicle for giving is easy, effective, and beneficial to both the organization and the donor. It is no surprise that DAFs are quickly becoming a preferred giving method for many donors. 

How Does It Work? 

Set up your DAF with an initial irrevocable gift to a sponsoring organization. This can be a gift of cash, stock, or other assets. There are many organizations you can choose from to oversee your donor advised fund. We suggest working with your preferred financial institution to help you get started or select the option that is best suited to your needs. 

The assets in your fund will grow over time, and you will advise where you want the funds to go and how often. You can give to multiple charities from the same fund, and your fund administrator does the work for you!

What are the Benefits? 

  • Any gift you make to your DAF is fully tax deductible.
  • Assets in your fund will grow over time (tax-free!), so you can make larger gifts to the charities you care about, without hurting your wallet.
  • Avoid capital gains tax with non-cash assets donated to your DAF.

We know that you care deeply about the animals in our community, just as you care about your own beloved pets. Giving through a Donor Advised Fund is an easy way to increase your impact, so more pets in our community will have access to medical care, loving homes, and new beginnings.

If you want to learn more about DAFs, or other tax-savvy giving methods, please visit our planned giving page. 


When you give to the Humane Society of Utah through a Donor Advised Fund, we do not always receive identifying information connecting you to your gift. If you have given recently through a DAF, or if you plan to do so, please notify us at [email protected]. We want to ensure you get the acknowledgment and gratitude you deserve for this incredibly thoughtful and generous gift!