Donate to Special Olympics with a Donor‑Advised Fund (DAF) or Charitable Giving Account
When you give to Special Olympics through your donor‑advised fund (DAF), you help unlock the joy of sport, health, and inclusion for athletes worldwide. Recommending a grant through your charitable giving account is an easy, tax‑advantaged way to support year‑round training, competitions, and life‑changing programs for people with intellectual disabilities.
Give Now Through Your Donor-Advised Fund
Use the donor‑advised fund tool on this page to recommend a gift today, or contact your financial advisor or fund sponsor for assistance. Your support helps create a more inclusive world—one athlete, one community, and one gift at a time.
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What Is a Donor‑Advised Fund?
A donor‑advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that allows you to support causes you care about—like Special Olympics—on your timeline. You contribute assets to your fund and receive an immediate tax benefit, then recommend grants to qualified nonprofits whenever you choose.
Donor‑advised funds are commonly established through financial institutions, community foundations, or workplace giving platforms, and they offer a flexible, efficient way to manage your charitable giving.
Donor‑advised funds are commonly established through financial institutions, community foundations, or workplace giving platforms, and they offer a flexible, efficient way to manage your charitable giving.
How to Give to Special Olympics Using Your Donor‑Advised Fund
Making a gift to Special Olympics through your donor‑advised fund is simple. You can work directly with your financial advisor or fund sponsor to recommend a grant, or use the donor‑advised fund tool on this page to log in to your account and get started online.
When recommending your gift, please request that your name and address be included with the grant so we can ensure your generosity is directed according to your wishes.
When recommending your gift, please request that your name and address be included with the grant so we can ensure your generosity is directed according to your wishes.
Why Support Special Olympics Through Your DAF?
A donor‑advised fund gift helps power Special Olympics’ year‑round sports training, competitions, health initiatives, and inclusive programming in communities around the world. Your generosity supports athletes with intellectual disabilities as they build confidence, friendships, and lifelong skills—on and off the playing field.
By giving through your DAF, you combine thoughtful financial planning with meaningful social impact.
By giving through your DAF, you combine thoughtful financial planning with meaningful social impact.
Leave a Lasting Legacy Through Your Donor‑Advised Fund
You may also choose to make Special Olympics a beneficiary of your donor‑advised fund as part of your long‑term legacy. By naming Special Olympics as a successor or partial beneficiary, you ensure that the remaining balance of your fund continues to advance inclusion and opportunity for future generations.
If you select this option, please ask your fund sponsor to share your name and contact information with us when your gift is distributed, so we may honor your legacy as you intended.
If you select this option, please ask your fund sponsor to share your name and contact information with us when your gift is distributed, so we may honor your legacy as you intended.
Tax Information
Special Olympics, Inc. is a qualified nonprofit organization recognized as tax‑exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our federal tax identification number (EIN) is 52‑0889518. Donations made to a donor‑advised fund may be eligible for charitable deduction at the time the contribution is made to the fund, subject to applicable IRS rules.
Because individual tax situations vary, we encourage you to consult your financial advisor, donor‑advised fund sponsor, or tax professional for guidance specific to your circumstances. Your fund sponsor will provide all required documentation for grants recommended to Special Olympics.
Because individual tax situations vary, we encourage you to consult your financial advisor, donor‑advised fund sponsor, or tax professional for guidance specific to your circumstances. Your fund sponsor will provide all required documentation for grants recommended to Special Olympics.
Questions?
Our Donor Services team is available to assist with donor‑advised fund gifts and grant recommendations. Contact us at donorservices@specialolympics.org or 1‑800‑380‑3071 for support or to let us know if you have recently made one of these gifts.
Other Ways to Donate
No matter how you give, your generosity helps provide year‑round sports training, health programs, and inclusive opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I donate to Special Olympics through my donor‑advised fund?
You may recommend a grant to Special Olympics directly through your donor‑advised fund sponsor or by using the donor‑advised fund tool on this page. Your financial advisor or fund manager can also assist you with making a recommendation.
What information do I need to recommend a DAF gift?
Your donor‑advised fund sponsor may request Special Olympics’ name and federal tax identification number (EIN: 52‑0889518). We also recommend asking your sponsor to include your name and address with the grant so we can properly acknowledge your gift.
Can I remain anonymous when giving through my donor‑advised fund?
Yes. Many donor‑advised fund sponsors allow you to recommend a gift anonymously. If you would like Special Olympics to recognize your gift or apply it to a specific purpose, please ask your sponsor to share your contact information with us.
How long does it take for a donor‑advised fund gift to be received?
Processing times vary by fund sponsor. Once your grant is approved and released by your donor‑advised fund, it is typically mailed or sent electronically to Special Olympics. Our Donor Services team can help confirm receipt if needed.
Can I use my donor‑advised fund for legacy or planned giving?
Yes. You may name Special Olympics as a successor or partial beneficiary of your donor‑advised fund, allowing your generosity to support athletes and inclusive communities beyond your lifetime.
What is DAFpay?
A product of Chariot Giving, Inc., DAFpay is a fast, secure, and reliable online giving tool that allows you to recommend a grant from your Donor Advised Fund to Special Olympics. It simplifies the process by connecting with participating DAF providers and allowing you to submit your grant recommendation without leaving our website. Once approved by your sponsoring organization, your gift will be sent to Special Olympics to help create more opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities around the world.
Who can help if I have questions about my donor‑advised fund gift?
Our Donor Services team is happy to assist with donor‑advised fund gifts, grant recommendations, and general giving questions. Please contact us at donorservices@specialolympics.org or 1‑800‑380‑3071.