If you already have a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), you’ve made a meaningful decision to set aside resources for charitable giving. This is a great time to put those funds to work—supporting individuals and families across the St. Louis region.
DAFs have become one of the fastest-growing charitable giving tools in the country, with more than $300 billion set aside for charitable giving. DAFs are popular because they make giving simple, flexible, and tax-smart.
Support United Way Through Your DAF
When you recommend a grant to United Way of Greater St. Louis, your gift helps connect neighbors across the region with critical support and opportunities.
Your impact helps:
- 1 in 3 people in our region
- 150+ nonprofits
- 1 million people annually
- 254,000+ neighbors through the 211 Helpline
- 400,000+ children and youth through programs and partnerships
- 13,000+ volunteers through the Volunteer Center
A Smart, Simple Way to Give
#1 Give
cash, stock, or appreciated assets to establish a fund and receive animmediate tax deductionlock.
#2 Grow
your investment tax-free
#3 Distribute
grants to any qualified nonprofits on your timeline
Ready to Give?
Giving from your donor advised fund has never been easier or more secure.
Find your financial institution in our DAF registry here and recommend a grant to United Way of Greater St. Louis today.
Mark Your Calendar: UW DAF Day is September 8
United Way of Greater St. Louis will host our second annual United Way DAF Day this fall. We invite DAF holders across the region to recommend a grant to United Way on September 8 — or anytime throughout the year by naming United Way of Greater St. Louis as a recurring grant recipient from your fund.
Don’t have a DAF yet?
United Way of Greater St. Louis can help you open one — with local expertise, low fees, and personalized guidance from our Philanthropy Team. Contact a member of our Philanthropy Team at philanthropy@unitedwaystl.org to learn more about United Way Donor Advised Funds.
