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Topic: Donor Advised Funds for charitable giving in HoustonHow it works: You put money in a special fund, get a tax deduction right away, then choose which charities get the money laterWho it helps: Children, families, immigrants, refugees, seniors, and veterans served by Catholic CharitiesTax ID: 74-1109733 (needed to send a grant to Catholic Charities)Source: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Development Team
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Good first step: Act Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Development Team
Call or email Catholic Charities and say: 'I have a Donor Advised Fund and want to send a grant to your organization. Your tax ID is 74-1109733. Can you help me get started?' Visit catholiccharities.org for contact info.
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) lets you make a charitable gift now, take a tax deduction right away, and then direct grants to causes you care about over time. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston accepts DAF grants and can put them to work where the need is greatest — or toward a specific program close to your heart.
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is set up to receive DAF grants from most major DAF sponsor organizations. Your grant can go toward general needs — wherever help is needed most — or to a specific program serving children, families, immigrants, refugees, seniors, or veterans. The organization's tax identification number, which your DAF sponsor will likely ask for, is 74-1109733.
Start by contacting your DAF sponsor — this is the financial institution or community foundation that holds your fund. Tell them you want to recommend a grant to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Provide the tax I.D. number (74-1109733) and let them know whether you want the gift used where it's needed most or directed to a particular program. If you have questions, the Catholic Charities Development team is available to walk you through the process.
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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston serves the greater Houston area through programs for children, families, immigrants, refugees, seniors, and veterans. If a DAF isn't the right fit right now, the organization also offers monthly giving options for those who prefer a recurring, smaller contribution.
A DAF is one of the most tax-efficient ways to give. You contribute money to a sponsored account, get your deduction in the year you fund it, and then recommend grants to nonprofits on your own timeline. It's a flexible tool whether you want to give a little or a lot — and it's growing fast as a popular choice among Houston-area donors.
