DAF Day
Right now, more than 122 million people around the world are displaced by crisis, the highest number ever recorded. As humanitarian needs rise, funding from governments has been slashed—but your generosity can make a real difference when it matters most.
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a smart, flexible and tax-advantaged way to give that combines thoughtful planning with the ability to make an immediate impact. At the International Rescue Committee (IRC), DAF donations power lifesaving work—from emergency crisis response to empowering families affected by crisis to reclaim their futures.
What is a donor-advised fund (DAF)?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is like your own charitable savings account, created to support the causes you care about most. Many national investment firms and community foundations offer DAFs, and most donors can open one alongside their brokerage account.
For IRC supporters, it provides the flexibility to respond quickly to crises while continuing to plan strategically for long-term philanthropic goals.
How a DAF works
- Contribute—You make a donation to your donor-advised fund using cash, stocks or other appreciated assets.
- Receive Tax Benefits—Your contribution may qualify for an immediate charitable tax deduction. You’ll receive a tax receipt from your DAF provider upon making a contribution.
- Recommend Grants—You choose when and where to direct your DAF funds, recommending grants to organizations like the IRC.
- Create Impact—Your DAF gifts help deliver emergency relief, rebuild communities and provide long-term support for displaced families worldwide.
With a DAF, you can combine careful planning with quick action—supporting urgent needs today while sustaining humanitarian solutions for tomorrow. Unrestricted grants allow the IRC to direct support to where it’s needed most.
Why give to the International Rescue Committee through a donor-advised fund (DAF)?
Your donor-advised fund can help transform lives when directed to the IRC. Each grant fuels vital programs that provide safety, dignity and hope to millions of people displaced by conflict and disaster.
The IRC consistently earns top marks from independent evaluators for transparency, accountability, and impact—so you can give with confidence, knowing your funds go where they’re needed most.
Six-year-old Fidiya has made a full recovery after developing bilateral pitting oedema, a severe condition that causes swelling in different parts of her body due to acute malnutrition. She received life-saving treatment at an IRC health facility in Ethiopia and is excited to play with her friends again.
Photo: Yilmazer Birhanu for the IRC
Make a contribution today
You can support the IRC through a donor-advised fund gift here:
If you have an account with a charitable sponsor, make a grant today using our Federal EIN: 13-5660870. Please direct distributions to:
International Rescue Committee
P.O. Box 6068
Albert Lea, MN 56007-9847
Please ask your DAF representative to include your name and address on the distribution so we can thank you for your generosity and send you updates on the progress your support makes possible.
For any questions or gift notifications, please contact us:
Email: DAF@Rescue.org
Phone: 646-988-3893
You can also visit rescue.org/DAF for more information and to make an easy DAF grant recommendation through DAFpay.
Disclaimer: This information is not intended as legal or tax advice. For guidance on your specific situation, please consult your tax advisor.
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