Other Ways to Give
Together, we can create a world where animals are treated as living, feeling beings. Your generosity will support our high-impact work to dismantle factory farming.
ExploreTogether, we can create a world where animals are treated as living, feeling beings. Your generosity will support our high-impact work to dismantle factory farming.
ExploreDonor-Advised Funds
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are an increasingly popular way to give to charity, and for good reason. A donor-advised fund is an investment account that offers you significant tax advantages and streamlines your giving. When you contribute to your DAF, you can usually take an immediate tax deduction, whether you’ve contributed cash, appreciated securities, real estate, or other assets. Your investments will then grow tax-free in your DAF until you’re ready to recommend grants to the charities of your choice.
Benefits of a donor-advised fund:
Note: The information provided on this site is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor or other professional for advice tailored to your specific circumstances.
Recommending a grant According to the National Philanthropic Trust, hundreds of billions of dollars are held in DAFs—while only about a quarter of those assets get granted out to nonprofits. If you currently have a DAF, you can put your funds to work for farmed animals by recommending an unrestricted grant to The Humane League today.
If your DAF is held in the United States, the simplest way to give is to use the button below. You’ll be able to look up your DAF and recommend a gift, and we’ll be notified of your intentions.
If your DAF is held outside the United States, or if you prefer to go through your DAF provider, please use the following information:
When you recommend a gift, please let us know so that we can properly thank you and keep you informed about the impact of your gift. You can share your contact information by emailing Caroline Mills, Associate Vice President of Donor Relations, at [email protected].
Beneficiary designation You may want to designate one or more charities as beneficiaries of your DAF, to ensure that your funds will be used in accordance with your wishes when you are gone. When you include The Humane League as a beneficiary, you’ll ensure that your legacy of compassion for farmed animals continues well into the future. You’ll also become a member of our Legacy Society—an exclusive giving society of people committed to ending the abuse of animals raised for food, for as long as it takes.
In addition, you may consider appointing a successor for your DAF, so that others—like your children or grandchildren—can continue your legacy of philanthropy.
Contact us If you have any questions, or would like to discuss making a major gift for a special purpose from your DAF, please contact Caroline Mills at [email protected].
The Humane League has been chosen as one of the most effective animal groups worldwide by Animal Charity Evaluators. We are the only organization to receive this distinction for every rating period.
We are honored to have received The America’s Best Charities Seal of Excellence, given to charities that meet the highest standards of public accountability and program effectiveness.
The Humane League is proud to have received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, in recognition of our accountability, transparency, and strong financial health.