Your generosity enables Samaritan House to continue providing essential services to those in need. Supporting Samaritan House through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a flexible, tax-efficient way to make a meaningful impact.

With your donation, you help provide necessities including food, shelter, clothing, and healthcare, while offering hope to those who need it most. Each year, we serve over 29,000 San Mateo County residents, including families with children, seniors, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and homeless adults.

What is a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)?

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that allows you to contribute assets, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to your chosen charities, like Samaritan House, at your convenience.

Benefits of Donating Through a DAF to Samaritan House.

• Tax Advantages: Contributions to your DAF are tax-deductible in the year of the donation, and appreciated assets can avoid capital gains tax when transferred directly to the fund.
• Flexibility: You can contribute to your DAF at any time and recommend grants to Samaritan House whenever you choose, allowing you to manage your giving over time.
• Impactful Giving: By recommending grants from your DAF, you provide critical support to those in need while ensuring that your charitable dollars go further.

How to Make a Donation to Samaritan House from Your DAF

1. Set Up Your DAF: If you don’t already have a Donor Advised Fund, you can open one with a sponsoring organization like Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or others. This process is easy and typically done online.
2. Fund Your DAF: Contribute assets such as cash, stocks, or other securities to your DAF. These contributions are tax-deductible, and you avoid capital gains tax on appreciated assets.
3. Recommend a Grant to Samaritan House: Once your DAF is funded, you can recommend grants to Samaritan House at any time. Simply log into your DAF account, select Samaritan House as the recipient, and specify the amount you wish to donate.
   
   • Samaritan House’s Information:
     Samaritan House
     4031 Pacific Blvd.
     San Mateo, CA 94403
     Tax ID: 23-7416272
4. Confirmation and Acknowledgment: After your grant recommendation is processed, Samaritan House will receive the donation and send you an acknowledgment for your tax records.

Popular DAF Providers

• Fidelity Charitable
• National Philanthropic Trust (NPT)
• Schwab Charitable
• Vanguard Charitable
• American Endowment Foundation (AEF)