Donor Advised Funds

Donor-Advised Funds are an effective, stream-lined tool that maximizes potential tax advantages and streamlines giving.

DAF Giving

You’ve already set aside resources for generosity.  Now put them to work for the mission you love!  

With DAF giving, you can manage multiple types of assets, leverage tax advantages when it makes sense for you, and impact students at Highland Christian School when it's needed most!

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Benefits

  1. Simple & convenient. Many DAF sponsors allow your to recommend a grant online in just a few steps, without writing a check or transferring securities directly to each charity.
  2. Timing is Flexible. Contribute when it’s convenient. Give when you want to.  While DAF sponsors do have different policies, you can generally deposit funds as needed and recommend grants in subsequent months or years.
  3. Tax-advantaged. Eligible contributions to a DAF may qualify for a charitable deduction. Donating appreciated assets may also provide capital-gains tax advantages.
  4. Intentional generosity. DAFS can help families organize their charitable giving around the missions, organizations, and causes they care about most.
  5. Generational stewardship. Families can involve children and grandchildren in charitable decision making, creating learning moments and opportunities to practice generosity together.

Getting Started with DAF Giving

Our supporters often choose the Stewards Fund at Barnabas Foundation because they are

  • Aligned with our Values.
  • Provide Live Customer Service.
  • Cost-Effective.

There are no hidden fees and no required minimum balance to maintain after your initial gift of $10K or more.

Request a Grant

Step 1 — Log in to your DAF account

Access your account through your sponsoring organization, such as Barnabas Foundation, Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or a community foundation.

Step 2 — Find Highland Christian

Our legal charitable name is  Association for Christian Instruction (d/b/a Highland Christian
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Step 3 — Recommend your grant

Choose the amount, designate an eligible school initiative if desired, and submit your recommendation.

Already recommended a grant?
Please let our Development Office know so we can recognize your generosity and share its impact, especially if the sponsoring organization sends your grant anonymously.

Note:  DAF grants generally cannot pay tuition, purchase auction benefits, or satisfy a legally binding pledge.