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Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

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When considering how best to support California CASA and its mission to serve foster youth, my wife and I chose to make a recurring gift through our Donor-Advised Fund. This approach ensures we can provide consistent, dedicated support. California CASA uses these resources to drive the systems change needed to improve outcomes for our most vulnerable youth. We truly believe California CASA is a catalyst for our state, for local CASA programs, and most importantly, for the children they serve.

- Zack Scott, California CASA Board Member

Give through your donor-advised fund

A DAF is a simple, flexible, and tax-efficient way to support causes you care about. It functions like a charitable savings account, similar to a 401(k) for giving. You contribute to your DAF, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to nonprofits, such as California CASA.

Give Through My DAF→

Donor gives cash
or appreciated
asset to their DAF

Donor then receives
tax deduction

Funds are invested
and grow tax-free

Donor selects timing,
recipient (California CASA),
and amount

California CASA

California CASA
receives funds

Why give through DAF?

Give Through DAF Direct

Recommend a Grant to California CASA from your Donor Advised Fund

Here’s the information you’ll need:

Name: California CASA Association

EIN: 68-0163010

Mailing Address: 3525 Del Mar Heights Rd. #243
San Diego, CA 92130-2122R

Clients of BNY Mellon, Fidelity Charitable, and Schwab Charitable can make a designation through the DAF Direct window on this page.