Donor-Advised Funds

Invest in in-depth journalism and programs for your community with a gift from your donor-advised fund.

Is a Donor-Advised Fund Right For Me?

A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable investment account that allows individuals to donate to a non-profit organization while retaining advisory privileges over how those assets are invested and ultimately distributed to other qualified charities.

Contributions via DAFs help donors maximize tax benefits. Donors can contribute to their investment account and receive an immediate tax benefit while they build a philanthropic strategy, they can recommend grants when they are ready. Charitable assets may grow over time, making more charitable dollars available to a donor’s favored nonprofits.

Why Distribute Funds to KQED?

You and your fellow KQED listeners are purpose-bound believers in the power of an informed and involved citizenry for a healthy democracy. Make a lasting impact on local public media by distributing funds to KQED. 

Giving a gift to KQED from your donor-advised fund is convenient and easy for you, and it makes a huge impact on the high-quality journalism and programs you rely on from KQED, NPR, and PBS. With market growth, your donor-advised fund balance can also grow, making more funds available for grantmaking. Moreover, while you can take an immediate tax deduction for the gifts you make to your donor-advised fund, you will not be taxed on any growth, since the assets belong to the donor-advised fund’s charitable sponsor.

Three Ways to Make a Gift

There are three ways to make a gift with donor-advised funds:

DAF Direct

If you have an account with Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable or BNY Mellon, you can designate your contribution with DAF Direct.

Giving Docs

If you have an account with other organizations, you can designate your contribution with Giving Docs.

Designate a Beneficiary

Ask your funding representative to include your name, address and KQED membership ID number on the distribution, so we know how to direct your acknowledgement. Your gift will be considered anonymous if not specified otherwise.

To contribute directly with your fund:

  • Name KQED as a beneficiary of your donor-advised fund: “KQED Inc, a California not-for-profit corporation, to be held and administered pursuant to the terms of the Donor Advised Fund. KQED is a registered 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. KQED’s primary office is located at 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA 94110. KQED’s tax I.D. number is 94-1241309.”
  • Designate us to receive all or a portion of the balance of your fund through your fund administrator (you can also make a grant to us at any time from your donor-advised fund).
  • The balance in your fund passes to KQED when the fund terminates.

To contribute by mail: 

  • Please direct your distribution to KQED by mailing it to:
    KQED

    ATTN: Development

    2601 Mariposa Street

    San Francisco, CA 94110

Benefits

  • You can direct your gift to a particular purpose. Be sure to email us to make sure your gift can be used as intended.
  • Maintain flexibility to change beneficiaries if your needs change during your lifetime.
  • Pledge commitments may be fulfilled by donor-advised funds.

If you do not have a donor-advised fund and are interested in learning more, contact your financial advisor to learn how to set up a charitable giving account.

Contact Our Team 

Have additional questions? Our Major Gifts team can assist you through every step.

[email protected]

(415) 553-2300

Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m.

More Ways to Support

Gifts from IRAs

Make a tax-free gift directly to KQED from your Individual Retirement Account or list KQED as a beneficiary.

Stocks, Mutual Funds and Other Securities

Use appreciated stock, mutual funds or other investment securities to fund a tax-wise gift to KQED.

Real Estate

Donate marketable real estate to generate tax benefits for you and a significant gift for KQED.

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