Many paths to making a difference
Explore tax-advantaged giving options that maximize your impact while providing benefits for your financial planning. Our team is here to help you find the best approach for your situation.
Online Donation
Quick and secure credit card or PayPal donation
Donate NowMonthly Giving
Join our sustainer community with recurring gifts
Become a SustainerDAF Giving
Grant from your Donor Advised Fund
Recommend a GrantStart a Fundraiser
Rally friends and family for birthdays or events
Create FundraiserMaximize your impact with strategic giving
These giving methods may provide significant tax benefits while supporting our mission. Consult with your financial advisor to determine the best option for your situation.
Stock & Securities
Donate appreciated assets
Donating appreciated stock or securities can provide significant tax advantages. You may be eligible for a tax deduction at fair market value while avoiding capital gains taxes.
Benefits
- Deduct full fair market value
- Avoid capital gains taxes
- Maximize your charitable impact
- Simple transfer process
How It Works
- 1Contact your broker to initiate a transfer
- 2Provide our DTC number and account details
- 3We acknowledge receipt within 48 hours
- 4You receive tax documentation
EIN: 39-5160137
Start Stock TransferDonor Advised Fund (DAF)
Grant from your fund
If you have a donor-advised fund through Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, or another provider, you can recommend a grant to The Chahal Foundation.
Benefits
- Easy online grant recommendation
- No additional tax forms needed
- Streamlined giving process
- Works with all major DAF sponsors
Employer Matching
Double your impact
Many employers match charitable contributions made by their employees. Check if your company offers a matching gift program to potentially double your donation.
Benefits
- Double or triple your gift
- Easy matching process
- We handle verification
- Works with most major employers
How It Works
- 1Check with your HR department or company intranet
- 2Submit a matching gift request after donating
- 3Your employer verifies and sends their match
- 4Your impact is doubled or tripled
Planned Giving
Leave a lasting legacy
Include The Chahal Foundation in your estate plans through a bequest, charitable trust, or beneficiary designation. Create a legacy that supports our mission for generations.
Benefits
- Create a lasting legacy
- Potential estate tax benefits
- Support future generations
- Flexible planning options
How It Works
- Bequest in your will or trust
- Charitable remainder trust
- Beneficiary designation (IRA, 401k, life insurance)
- Charitable gift annuity
EIN: 39-5160137
Learn About Legacy GivingIRA Qualified Charitable Distribution
For donors 70½ and older
If you're 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA. This Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution.
Benefits
- Tax-free distribution from IRA
- Counts toward your RMD
- No income tax on the transfer
- Support causes you care about
How It Works
- Must be 70½ years or older
- Transfer made directly from IRA to charity
- Up to $100,000 per year
- Must be completed by December 31
Corporate & Foundation Giving
Partner with us
Partner with The Chahal Foundation through corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, or cause marketing campaigns. Create meaningful impact while engaging your stakeholders.
Benefits
- Custom partnership opportunities
- Employee engagement programs
- Brand visibility and recognition
- Measurable social impact
How It Works
- Corporate sponsorship
- Foundation grants
- Cause marketing campaigns
- Employee giving programs
Need personalized guidance?
Our philanthropy team is here to help you find the giving approach that best fits your financial and charitable goals. Schedule a conversation with us.
The Chahal Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Tax-Exempt Status
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