Donor-Advised Funds | Maryland Food Bank

Donor-Advised Funds


A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a smart and flexible way to support the Maryland Food Bank and other causes you care about; think of it as a charitable savings account that lets you make a greater impact, on your schedule

How a Donor-Advised Fund Works

  1. You make an initial, irrevocable gift of cash or stock to establish a DAF at a sponsoring financial organization.
  2. Your DAF assets grow tax-free, allowing you to give more over time.
  3. You recommend gifts to be made from your DAF to support nonprofits of your choice, when the time is right for you.

Why Give Through Your DAF?

Your donor-advised fund offers several advantages to you as an efficient alternative to a private foundation, including the flexibility of giving on your schedule. You can make one larger gift to a DAF when it’s most convenient, then recommend grants to the Maryland Food Bank and other nonprofits later.

Give in Just a Few Clicks

Use the DAFpay button here on this page or on the donation form to give directly to the Maryland Food Bank from your DAF. It’s quick, secure, and impactful. Once your generous gift is received, we’ll send an acknowledgment sharing our gratitude.

Maryland Food Bank DAF information:

Legal name: Maryland Food Bank, Inc.
Address: 2200 Halethorpe Farms Rd, Baltimore, Maryland 21227
Federal tax ID: #52-1135690

Have Questions?

If you would like to talk through your options or have a confidential conversation about a gift from your donor-advised fund, please contact Kat Thomas, VP of Philanthropy.

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The Maryland Food Bank is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Tax identification number 52-1135690. The Maryland Food Bank provides general information only. For tax or legal advice, please consult a professional financial advisor or attorney.

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