If you have a Donor-Advised Fund, you already have a powerful tool for change sitting right at your fingertips. Recommending a grant to CPARF is one of the easiest ways to support people with disabilities, and it offers real benefits for you as a donor, too.
What is a Donor-Advised Fund?
A Donor-Advised Fund, or DAF, is a simple and flexible way to manage your charitable giving. You contribute funds or assets to the account, get an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to nonprofits like CPARF whenever you’re ready. Your contributions can also grow tax-free while they wait to be granted, which means your gift can stretch even further.
DAFs have become one of the fastest-growing ways to give in the U.S. More and more donors are choosing them because they’re straightforward, tax-smart, and put you in control of when and where your generosity lands.
Why Give from Your DAF
For you as a donor:
- You get an immediate tax deduction the moment you contribute to your fund.
- Your funds can grow tax-free, giving you more flexibility in how and when you give.
- You can support CPARF alongside other causes you care about, all from one account.
For CPARF and the community we serve:
- DAF gifts help us get assistive technology into the hands of people who need it, faster.
- Your generosity fuels inclusive innovation, better healthcare outcomes, and greater agency and confidence for people with disabilities.
- Unlike a one-time check, a DAF grant is often part of a larger, ongoing relationship with a donor who’s invested in our mission.
How to Give from Your DAF
Giving is simple. Log in to your DAF provider’s portal (Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, and others all make this easy), search for Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation, and recommend a grant. If you need our tax ID or other details to complete the process, just reach out and we’ll get you what you need.
Many DAF holders also choose to give on a recurring basis, so if you’d rather set up ongoing support instead of a single grant, that option is usually available too.
Ready to Make a Grant?
Every DAF gift, no matter the size, helps CPARF create a more inclusive and accessible world for people with disabilities. If you’re ready to recommend a grant or have questions about giving from your fund, contact Elizabeth Boyte at giving@cparf.org.