With a donor-advised fund (DAF), you can make a gift now, receive a current income tax deduction, and retain the flexibility to recommend gifts later when the time is right.
You may find that using a DAF provides a simple, meaningful way to benefit Behold Israel and other charities you support. Consider the following:
- You establish a DAF with a single donation to the sponsoring organization. You can make additional donations later if you wish. Most DAFs will accept assets beyond cash and securities, sometimes including real estate, cryptocurrency, or closely held stock.
- The sponsoring organization then owns those assets and administers the fund—you no longer need to manage the money.
- This arrangement allows you to qualify for an immediate income tax charitable deduction for the amount contributed to the DAF, even though the money hasn’t been distributed to charity yet.
- You have advisory privileges, meaning that at some point in the future, you can recommend (but not require) gifts to be distributed to specific charities.
Don’t overlook succession planning for your DAF.
It’s important to ensure that the money you set aside for charitable giving supports those charities that are meaningful to you and your loved ones. Check to see if your DAF allows you to name your spouse, your child, or another person as a successor advisor after you pass or designate a qualified charity to receive final grant distributions of any remaining assets.
Evaluate the fit.
Donor-advised funds may be a particularly good option to consider if you:
- Want to make a large, tax-deductible contribution this year to offset increased income
- Haven’t yet fully established your charitable goals and would like flexibility in making future gifts
- Would find it beneficial to segment your charitable funds from your other assets
- Would like to donate a more complex noncash asset that your intended charitable recipient(s) cannot accept
See how it works.
Five years ago, Steve earned a significant year-end bonus. He knew he wanted to use that money for a charitable purpose, but he wasn’t yet sure where he wanted to have an impact, and he had little time to decide. He chose to donate the full amount to a DAF, which ensured an immediate and much-needed income tax charitable deduction. The sponsoring organization invested the assets and retained ultimate authority over any distributions.
This year, Steve went on a Behold Israel Bible Experience Tour. Not only did he learn a great deal, but he felt the Bible come to life for him as he walked in the footsteps of the patriarchs, prophets, kings, and apostles. Steve was moved to use his advisory privileges to recommend a grant from the DAF to Behold Israel to help fund similar tours going forward. The sponsoring organization distributes the recommended gift to Behold Israel (they are not obligated to do so, but in most cases, they will follow Steve’s recommendations).
Consider your timing.
If you want to qualify for a charitable deduction this year, you should initiate your gift by Friday, December 11, 2026.
What you need to know
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 47-1532020
Physical Address:
Behold Israel
10233 S Parker Rd, Ste 300-308
Parker, CO 80134
Donation Address:
Behold Israel
PO Box 62667
Colorado Springs, CO 80962
GIFT INSTRUCTIONS
To ensure your gift is used for your preferred project, please email donorsupport@beholdisrael.org with the following information:
- Donor Name
- Donor Email
- Donor Address
- Donor Phone
- Financial Institution who holds the Donor Advised Fund
- Date gift initiated
- Amount of Gift
- Designation Preference (choose one):
We can help.
We can provide you with more information about donor-advised funds and grants to Behold Israel.