At Berkeley Humane, every act of generosity, big or small, helps transform the lives of animals and the people who love them. One of the most impactful ways our supporters make a difference is through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), a giving option that combines financial wisdom with deep compassion.
What Is a Donor-Advised Fund?
Think of a Donor-Advised Fund as a charitable giving account created to help you plan and maximize your impact. You can contribute cash, stock, or other assets to your DAF, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to the nonprofits you care about most, like Berkeley Humane, over time. It’s a thoughtful, flexible way to give that keeps your generosity working year after year.
Why Your DAF Gift to Berkeley Humane Matters
When you recommend a grant from your DAF to Berkeley Humane, you’re doing so much more than donating, you’re helping to create a world where every animal is safe, healthy, and loved. Your gift touches lives every day through programs that support both animals and the people who cherish them, including:
- Affordable veterinary care and vaccine clinics that keep beloved pets healthy and at home with their families.
- Sheltering, fostering, and medical treatment for homeless or at-risk animals who need a second chance.
- Community education and outreach programs that strengthen the human-animal bond and inspire compassion.
Your DAF support gives us the ability to respond swiftly to emergencies, provide lifesaving medical care, and ensure that no family has to say goodbye to their pet because of financial hardship. Together, we’re building a more humane and loving community.
The Benefits of Giving Through a DAF
- Tax advantages: Enjoy an immediate tax deduction and the ability to donate appreciated assets without capital gains.
- Flexibility: Recommend grants at any time, whether one-time or recurring, to meet your giving goals.
- Simplicity: You can easily make a DAF grant online through our website or your financial institution’s platform.
Make a Lifesaving Difference Today
DAF giving is a smart, efficient, and deeply meaningful way to make an impact that lasts. Every grant you recommend helps us continue our mission, to save lives, support families, and nurture the bond that makes our community stronger.
If you already have a Donor-Advised Fund, please consider recommending a gift to Berkeley Humane today. If you’d like to learn more about how DAF giving can make an even greater difference, our team is here to help.
Together, we can give every animal the chance they deserve, and every person the joy of unconditional love.
Kristin TT Robson
Development Officer
krobson@berkeleyhumane.org
510-845-7735 x229
