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Your 100% tax-deductible gift to Vote Run Lead will support all of our ground-breaking programs. Annual giving of $1,000 or more qualifies you as a Vote Run Lead Leadership Council Member — join today!

For more information or for foundational grant inquiries, please contact Terry Selucky at Terry [at] VoteRunLead.org. Thank you for your support.

Vote Run Lead is a U.S.-registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. EIN 46-4285577.

Frequently asked questions

What is a donor-advised fund?

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) offer a streamlined way to manage charitable donations with significant tax benefits. They’re like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about – like Vote Run Lead.

Why would I start a DAF?

Donor-advised funds offer significant tax benefits, allowing deductions of up to 60% of adjusted gross income for cash contributions.

Do I need to be a millionaire to start a DAF?

Not at all. You can launch a DAF usually within a day, with a minimum contribution of anywhere between $0-$25,000. While the data shows that DAFs are most often opened by donors in their 50s, lower contribution minimums have encouraged younger donors to adopt this vehicle too. We read that the average DAF account size in 2023 was $141,120, with an average grant size of about $5,000. That’s far from a million!

How do I start a DAF?

You can go through multiple avenues and companies. Some nonprofits will house your DAF, such as community foundations and other organizations like Amalgamated Foundation and Pledgeling Foundation. Financial organizations such as Fidelity Charitable, Vanguard, Charles Schwab, Bank of America, and more will also host your DAF.

How do I fund a DAF?

Donor-advised funds accept a wide variety of assets, including non-cash and complex assets, which can provide significant tax advantages by avoiding capital gains tax. Compared to private foundations, donor-advised funds provide fewer administrative controls but more flexibility in accepting non-cash assets, often aligning better with donor preferences.

I’ve heard about #HalfMyDaf. What’s that?

HalfMyDaf is a movement to encourage donors to spend-down their DAF by half, so that the funds can benefit 501c3 organizations like Vote Run Lead sooner than later. HalfMyDaf also matches grant funds to make it doubly valuable to organizations like us.

Can I talk to someone more about all this?

Of course! You can reach out to VRL/A’s Head of Development for more info about Vote Run Lead / Action at terry@voterunlead.org. And, none of us on staff at VRL/A are tax professionals and this info is not meant to stand in for advice from a tax professional. Talk with them if you have nitty-gritty questions about how to move your funds into a DAF and how to make the most of your tax savings.