Help us continue to fight for our blue-green planet by making a grant recommendation from your Donor Advised Fund (DAF). Click this link to directly via your DAF!

Turtle Island Restoration Network partners with Chariot and DAF Day to facilitate instant donations from your Donor Advised Fund. This helps us avoid lost checks or mailing delays, ensure secure donations with end-to-end encryptions and donation in just 3-clicks!

Tax Information: 

As a registered 501(c)(3) organization, TIRN is eligible to receive distributions from most Donor Advised Funds. Our EIN number is 91-1818080. Our mailing address is below PO Box 370, Forest Knolls, CA 94933.

What is a Donor Advised Fund?

A tax-advantaged investment account, like a 401(k) for retirement or an HSA for healthcare. Contribute cash or assets for an upfront tax benefit, invest the funds, and recommend grants to nonprofits anytime.

How do DAFs work?

DAFs can be easily set up through your financial institution or through a community foundation to serve as a flexible charitable giving vehicle. For more information on how to establish a DAF, contact your community foundation or financial advisor.

What are the benefits of using a DAF?

  1. Increase Your Giving
    • Tax Saving: get an upfront deduction, avoid capital gains on appreciated assets, all while your DAF investments grow tax free.
    • Easier Decisions: with funds already set aside, DAF gifts don’t impact your budget. It’s like a gift card you’ve given yourself – so you get even more joy from your giving!
  2. Simplify Your Philanthropy
    • Streamlined: one tax receipt, one portal – no filings or set up costs. Like your own foundation with no admin or overhead and maximum flexibility.
    • Accessible: over 1,000 DAF option – from brokerages to community foundations and independent providers – with improved platforms, lower requirements and DAFpay, which provides an express checkout option.
  3. Deepen Your Impact
    • Goal Oriented: you can hold yourself accountable to your giving goals by automating periodic contributions to your DAF.
    • Highly Engaged: DAF donors are proven to give more, to more organizations and with greater consistency. DAFs shift your mindset to be proactive and focused on long-term impact.