Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

Recommend a Grant Through Your Donor-Advised Fund

If you have a donor-advised fund (DAF), you can recommend a grant to Franciscan Works at any time. DAF grants are one of the simplest ways to direct charitable dollars you have already set aside — with a few clicks through your DAF sponsor's portal.


Potential Benefits

  • Simple and fast — most DAF grants can be recommended online in minutes

  • Supports one-time or recurring annual grants to Franciscan Works

  • Allows families to organize giving around shared values and mission

  • Eligible for matching by some DAF sponsors

What Your Gift Can Support

  • School operations — salaries, supplies, and daily needs for 550+ students

  • Food and care for children living in Liberia Mission's residential homes   Program growth — new grades, vocational tracks, or expanded enrollment

  • Campus improvements — maintenance, infrastructure, and safety upgrades

How to Contribute to Franciscan Works From Your Donor-Advised Fund 

  1. Log in to your donor-advised fund account through your DAF sponsor (such as Fidelity Charitable or Vanguard Charitable). 

  2. Recommend a grant from your fund to Franciscan Works. 

  3. If you have specific designation preferences or questions about your gift, email us at info@franciscanworks.org so we can help ensure your contribution is received and applied as you intend. 

  4. You may also provide Franciscan Works Tax ID (23-7116589) to your DAF sponsor or advisor to initiate your gift. 

  5. For lasting impact, consider naming Franciscan Works as a beneficiary of part or all of your donor-advised fund.

You may need to provide the following information to your sponsoring organization:

Franciscan Works
1440 W. Taylor St. #1819, Chicago, IL 60607
Franciscan Works Federal Tax Identification Number: 23-7116589.