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How Donor Advised Funds Work for Charitable Giving

Learn how to give to Catholic Charities through a Donor Advised Fund and receive an immediate tax deduction.

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June 17, 2026

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"If you want to give generously and be smart about taxes, a DAF is worth knowing about. You get the tax deduction the year you put money into the fund — even if you spread your giving over several years. It's a flexible way to support causes you care about without rushing your decisions."

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Donor Advised Funds let you make a charitable gift, get an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants from the fund over time. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston accepts these grants and can apply them where the need is greatest or to specific programs serving children, families, immigrants, refugees, seniors, and veterans. The organization's tax I.D. number is 74-1109733. Contact the Development team for more information.

Facebook Instagram Linkedin YouTube TikTok Give Monthly Careers Contact Us Make A Gift Now Donor Advised Funds are the fastest-growing giving method and tax-efficient way to manage charitable donations. Donor Advised Funds allow donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants from the fund over time. Catholic Charities is proud to be a resource and partner to several of the United States’ largest Donor Advised Fund sponsor organizations and their philanthropic services teams. We are well-versed in the mechanics of Donor Advised Fund giving and the applicable IRS regulations. Grants made to Catholic Charities through Donor Advised Funds can be designated for Catholic Charities to use wherever the need is greatest or to support one of our programs that nurture and care for children, strengthen families, support immigrants and refugees, or promoting independence for seniors, veterans and others. You can easily make a designation through the widget on this page. Catholic Charities’ tax I.D. number is 74-1109733. For more information, please connect with a member of our Development team. Request A Quote