Maximize your Impact through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)

A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple, flexible, and tax-smart way to support children and families receiving life-changing mental health care through Child Guidance Center.

By recommending a grant through your DAF, you help provide support services for children, teens, veterans and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral challenges — while also helping families build healthier, brighter futures.

Frequently Asked Questions about giving through a Donor-Advised Fund

  • A Donor-Advised Fund, or DAF, is a charitable giving account administered by a sponsoring organization such as Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, or Orange County Community Foundation. Donors can contribute cash, stocks, or other assets to their fund, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to nonprofit organizations over time.

    DAFs have become one of the fastest-growing charitable giving tools because they combine tax advantages with the flexibility to support causes that matter most to you.

  • A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) allows you to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to nonprofit organizations like Child Guidance Center over time. Once you contribute to your DAF, the sponsoring organization manages the funds and handles administrative tasks such as processing grants and verifying charitable organizations. This makes giving simple, flexible, and an effective way to support the causes you care about most.

    Benefits:

    • Easy to establish – Donor-Advised Funds are simple to open and manage, making charitable giving convenient and accessible.

    • Flexible giving options – You can contribute cash, appreciated stock, or other assets to support the causes you care about most.

    • Potential tax advantages – Contributions to a DAF may be tax-deductible, and invested funds can potentially grow tax-free over time.*

    • Give on your timeline – Recommend grants to nonprofit organizations whenever it makes sense for you, without annual distribution requirements.

    • Option for anonymous giving – You may choose to support organizations privately if you prefer your giving to remain anonymous.

    • Opportunity for long-term impact – Assets within your DAF can be invested, potentially increasing the amount available to support children and families in the future.

    *Please consult your financial advisor or tax professional regarding your specific situation.

  • Giving through your DAF can help you:

    • Simplify your charitable giving in one convenient place

    • Potentially maximize tax benefits

    • Recommend grants immediately or over time

    • Receive an immediate income tax deduction in the year you contribute to a Donor-Advised Funds. The sponsoring organization provides the necessary tax documentation to support the deduction.

    • Support children and families in a meaningful, strategic way

    • Create a lasting legacy of healing and hope

    Your grant helps Child Guidance Center continue providing affordable, high-quality mental health care to children and families who need it most.

  • Making a grant through your Donor-Advised Fund is simple:

    1. Contact your Donor-Advised Fund provider

    2. Recommend a grant to Child Guidance Center

    3. Notify us of your gift so we can thank you and ensure your generosity is directed according to your wishes

    Organization Information

    Legal Name: Child Guidance Center, Inc.
    Tax ID/EIN: 95-2546170
    Mailing Address: 600 W. Santa Ana Blvd. Suite 202 Santa Ana, CA 92701

  • The IRS requires that Donor-Advised Fund grants be made to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, such as Child Guidance Center, and used solely for charitable purposes. DAF grants cannot provide personal benefits to donors, including event tickets, memberships, or payments for personal expenses. Your Donor-Advised Fund provider will help ensure that all grants comply with IRS guidelines and regulations.

Questions About Donating through Donor-Advised Fund ?

If you have questions about making a donation, please contact our team for assistance.

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