It’s easy to make a gift to Hillel of Silicon Valley through a donor-advised fund (DAF) account. If you have an account with Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon, you can use the DAF Direct box on this page.

Choose your donor-advised fund provider and enter the amount of the gift. When you click the “Next” button, you will be taken directly to your donor advised fund provider. If your donor-advised fund provider is not listed, contact your provider directly with a request to make a grant to Hillel of Silicon Valley.

Hillel of Silicon Valley’s tax ID is 77-0575153.

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.