Have a donor-advised fund? Let’s put it to work.
Directing a grant to Second Harvest takes just a few minutes. Here’s everything you need to get started.
Give from your donor-advised fund
Find your fund, recommend a grant to Second Harvest Inland Northwest and submit. Then send a quick note to taxsmart@2-harvest.org so we can watch for your gift and thank you properly.
Tax information
Second Harvest Inland Northwest is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Already submitted your grant?
A DAF is a giving account, and you may already have one
A DAF is a charitable giving account that lets you contribute money or appreciated assets, receive an upfront tax deduction and then recommend grants to the charities you choose on your own timeline.
If you work with a financial advisor or have an account with one of the providers listed here, there’s a good chance a DAF is already set up in your name.
Ask your advisor. You might be sitting on funds ready to grant.
Common DAF providers
- Fidelity Charitable
- Vanguard Charitable
- Schwab Charitable
- National Philanthropic Trust
- Community foundations
- And many others — ask your financial advisor
Find the DAF giving path that works for you
Beyond a check or credit card, these giving options can help you reduce your tax burden while doing more good. The right path depends on your situation.
Deduct now, grant later
You get the tax deduction when you fund your DAF — not when you make the grant. Take the deduction in a high-income year and direct the funds to Second Harvest whenever you’re ready.
No deadlines, no expiration
Your DAF stays active and can be invested for potential growth. There’s no pressure to grant by a certain date. Give when it feels right, in whatever amount makes sense for you.
Stocks and assets welcome
DAFs can accept appreciated stocks, mutual funds and other assets. In many cases, you avoid capital gains taxes and still claim the full fair-market value as your deduction.
Every dollar you grant provides food for three meals. A $1,000 grant feeds 3,000 neighbors. A $10,000 grant feeds 30,000. Your grant has more reach than you might think.
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Let us thank you, or help with a question
Already recommended a grant? Send us a quick note so we can watch for it and thank you properly. Still deciding? Ask away — we’re happy to talk it through with you.
Second Harvest cannot provide specific legal, financial or tax advice. Please consult your tax or financial advisor to determine how these giving options may impact your personal situation.