What is a Donor-Advised Fund?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that provides an immediate tax benefit to you and allows you to recommend grants to your favorite charities.
Recommend a Gift Today
Swim Across America accepts gifts through all donor-advised funds. Gifts can be made to Swim Across America or to the fundraising efforts of individual participants, teams or communities. If you currently have a donor-advised fund through Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon Charitable, you may use DAFDirect. Otherwise, select your financial institution below and log into your account to request a grant. If your donor-advised fund is not listed below, contact your financial advisor or fund manager to recommend a grant to Swim Across America.
More Options
American Endowment Foundation
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
Goldman Sachs
Jewish Communal Fund
National Christian Foundation
National Philanthropic Trust
Raymond James
Silicon Valley Foundation
Vanguard Charitable
You may also mail donor-advised fund grants with your donor intent to:
Swim Across America, Inc.
8508 Park Rd. #389
Charlotte, NC 28210
Tax ID: 22-3248256
Designate Swim Across America As Your DAF Beneficiary
Just as you can include a charity as a beneficiary of your IRA or insurance policy, you can name Swim Across America as the successor beneficiary of your Donor Advised Fund. In addition, you can leave instructions for your fund’s successor advisor to make grants to Swim Across America. Please contact us to inform us about your gift so we can acknowledge that you’ve added us to your estate plans.
To help you facilitate a gift from a donor-advised fund, please email Janel McArdle for our account information and instructions.
Swim Across America is a registered 501(c)3 with the IRS. Our tax ID is 22-3248256. All online donors receive an e-receipt and all donations greater than $100 receive a calendar year end mailed tax receipt.
STILL NEED HELP?
If you need assistance with a donation, please contact us at (980) 292-0599 or email. We'd be happy to help you out today!