You can easily fund your DAF with credit card, ACH/wire, check, stock, or illiquid assets (i.e. real estate, business interests, etc.). Once your fund is established, you will receive an immediate charitable tax deduction in the year you make your contribution, while maintaining flexibility to give over time. Our philanthropic advisors can recommend the most strategic time to add funds, including “bunching” contributions to maximize benefits.

Yes. Your fund is managed through a secure platform, and your personal and financial information remains confidential and separate from the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta. You are always in control of how your information is shared.

At the Atlanta Jewish Foundation, all fund fees are reinvested in the Jewish community through programmatic work, staff support, and grantmaking. See our fee structure here.

Donor-Advised Funds offer the opportunity to invest and grow your charitable dollars tax-free. The Atlanta Jewish Foundation partners with NEPC, a leading Chief Investment Officer, to provide a selection of professionally managed investment portfolios. One of our portfolios include JLens and Israel Bonds – providing you with Jewish-aligned investments. For funds over $250,000, you have the option to bring your own investment advisor.

Yes. You can choose to make grants anonymously or be recognized – whatever aligns with your preferences.

Absolutely! A Donor-Advised Fund makes a beautiful gift for Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, graduations, anniversaries, or any other occasion. When you open a DAF on behalf of your child or grandchild, you receive tax benefits – and they embark on a meaningful Jewish generosity journey. You can also share a fund with several members and give together as a family.

Yes. You can recommend a grant from your Donor-Advised Fund to support the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign. It’s a simple and impactful way to strengthen Jewish life in Atlanta, Israel, and around the world.

Yes. All synagogues accept membership dues to be paid through Donor-Advised Funds.

Yes! While we specialize in Jewish philanthropy (on average, 75% of our grants go to Jewish causes), you can support any qualified 501(c)(3) organization.

A Donor-Advised Fund can often be a simpler and more flexible alternative to a private foundation – especially for funds under $10 million. With a DAF, you can eliminate administrative burdens, give anonymously if desired, and avoid annual payout requirements. Tax reporting is also significantly easier. Our team is happy to help you evaluate what structure best aligns with your goals. Here is a detailed comparison.

Your QCD (Qualified Charitable Distribution) or RMD (Required Minimum Distribution) cannot be used to fund a Donor-Advised Fund. That said, they can be used to establish an endowment that will support your favorite organizations in perpetuity. Reach out to learn more!

At the Atlanta Jewish Foundation, we care about your values – because we share them. Jewish Atlanta is our home, and our mission is to help it thrive. As part of the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, we offer deep knowledge of Jewish community needs, strong local relationships, and fast, personalized support.

A DAF with the Atlanta Jewish Foundation also helps combat antisemitism. When you send a grant through your DAF, the charity receives a check from the Jewish community. It may seem small, but that nonprofit now has a better understanding of our people, and our unwavering commitment to building a more just, compassionate world.