Give through a
Donor-Advised Fund
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a powerful way to empower education worldwide and create lasting change.
With a DAF grant to Mona Foundation, you enjoy immediate tax benefits while fueling grassroots education initiatives that educate children, especially girls, and empower communities to thrive. .
How to Recommend a DAF Gift to Mona Foundation
- Contact your DAF Provider to recommend a grant.
- For Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable (DAFgiving360), or BNY Melon Charitable Gift Fund, click on the link to recommend a DAF grant now.
- Have a DAF elsewhere? You can still give -- just contact your DAF provider directly or recommend a grant through their portal.
2. Provide our contact information and Tax ID:
- Legal Name: Mona Foundation
- Tax ID: 91-1968512
- Address: 14150 NE 20th St. F1-527 Bellevue, WA 98007
- Designation: Global Impact Fund (recommended) to direct your gift to where it is needed most. Or if you prefer, you can designate it to a specific Mona partner organization.
3. Send a quick email to monafoundation@monafoundation.org to let us know of your gift so we can watch for it and thank you when it's received.
For questions or assistance, please contact our Managing Director, Laura Baerwolf, at (425) 743-4550 or Laura@monafoundation.org.
Shaping the Future Together:
Help Educate 10 million children by 2030
Every DAF grant to Mona Foundation is a step towards a world where every child on the planet has access to quality education.
Here are a few examples of the impact your generosity can create:
- $132 educates one child for an entire year (Mona's average scholarship cost).
- $780 provides a vocational scholarship for 3 girls (Starfish International, The Gambia).
- $1,800 supports the award-winning Arts Program for 200 students at Badi School, Panama.
- $3,000 builds and maintains a 1-room school in a rural village or urban slum for a year (SHEF, India).
Ways to Maximize Your DAF Giving
Make an even greater difference with your DAF gifts using these simple strategies:
- Set up a recurring grant to sustain impact throughout the year long.
- Combine your gift with a challenge match to inspire others.
- Leave a legacy gift by naming Mona Foundation as your DAF's beneficiary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Donor Advised Fund?
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable investment account with tax benefits — for the sole purpose of supporting causes you care about.
Here's how it works:
- Establish a Donor-Advised Fund with a DAF Sponsor or through your financial advisor.
- Contribute cash, stock or other assets to your DAF and receive an immediate tax deduction.
- Recommend grants to nonprofits like Mona Foundation over time.
Why give through a DAF?
- Tax Benefits: Receive an immediate tax deduction and avoid all capital tax gain when contributing appreciated assets.
- Simplicity: Manage all your charitible giving from one place.
- Flexibility: Recommend grants at any time — now or in the future.
- Impact: Use your DAF to make thoughtful, strategic gifts that change lives.
Can I donate appreciated stock into my DAF before granting?
Yes — this is a common way to maximize tax benefits.
Do I need to give all my DAF funds at once?
No — you can recommend grants over time.
How should I designate my DAF grant?
We recommend you designate your gift to our "Global Impact Fund" to allow Mona's Board to direct your gift to where it is needed most.
If you prefer, you can designate your gift to one or more of Mona's grassroots partners (see list on our "Grassroots Partners" web page).
Can I make my gift anonymous?
Yes — just let your DAF provider know.
Will I get a tax receipt from you?
No. Your tax receipt comes from your DAF provider when you contribute to your fund. We’ll send a thank-you letter when your grant arrives.
Still have questions? Call us at (425) 743-4550 or email monafoundation.org@monafoundation.org.
