What is a Donor-advised fund?
Donor‑advised funds (DAFs) are rapidly rising in popularity among Canadians who want a simple, flexible, and effective way to manage their charitable giving.
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a philanthropic giving vehicle that allows you to contribute cash or other assets into an investment account managed by a third‑party sponsoring organization. You receive an immediate tax receipt for your contribution, while retaining the ability to recommend grants over time to the charities you care about, such as Humanity & Inclusion. By giving through a DAF, you can benefit from significant tax advantages while creating a meaningful and lasting philanthropic legacy.
DAFs accept a range of assets, including cash, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Once you make a contribution, the assets become the legal property of the sponsoring organization and must be used solely for charitable purposes. You can then recommend grants at your own pace, whether you want to give right away or develop a long‑term giving strategy.
When you give to Humanity & Inclusion through your DAF, you turn committed funds into immediate impact, helping support people with disabilities and vulnerable communities around the world.
