Give to the Pacific Institute through your donor-advised fund 

A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is an investment account used to manage charitable donations to organizations of your choosing. It is a flexible, tax-efficient way to support your favorite charities (like the Pacific Institute!) and manage charitable giving over time. 

You can give the gift of water resilience through your donor-advised fund. We accept DAF donations via electronic funds transfer (EFT). Please email nwickenhauser@pacinst.org to request the EFT form. The Pacific Institute’s EIN: 94-3050434. 

Benefits of donating through a donor-advised fund: 

Flexibility: You decide when, where, and how much to give. Donations can occur as often as you like. 

Simplified giving: You can contribute cash, stocks, cryptocurrency and more to multiple charities of your choosing. Once tax season comes, it is simplified into one receipt. 

Immediate tax deductions: When you contribute to a donor-advised fund, you get an immediate tax benefit. If you choose to contribute stocks, mutual funds, or exchange traded funds (ETFs), you may avoid capital gains taxes when the nonprofit sells these assets. 

Frequently asked questions 

What is a DAF? 

At its simplest, a donor-advised fund (DAF) is like a charitable savings account. It gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to charities like the Pacific Institute. You can recommend a one-time gift or recurring gifts. 

How does a DAF work? 

You transfer cash or other assets to a community foundation, financial services firm, or other sponsoring organization. Then, you can recommend how much and how often money is granted to an organization(s) of your choosing. You have the option to immediately give from the account, delay giving, or set up a recurring gift. 

Who can open a donor-advised fund? 

Individuals, families, companies, foundations, and other entities. 

Is there a tax deduction? 

Your donation is considered a tax-deductible charitable contribution, therefore you may be eligible to claim an itemized tax deduction for federal and/or state income tax purposes. 

What is the Pacific Institute’s Tax ID? 

The Pacific Institute is a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) organization. Our Tax ID: 94-3050434 

What is the Pacific Institute’s mailing address? 

The Pacific Institute  
344 20th Street 
Oakland, CA 94612 

What is the Pacific Institute’s Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) information? 

TDonate directly from your bank account to ours with an electronic funds transfer (EFT). Please email nwickenhauser@pacinst.org to request the form. 

Who can I contact if I have questions? 

For donation-related questions, contact Nicole Wickenhauser, Director of Development at: 510-251-1600 ext. 110 or nwickenhauser@pacinst.org. 

Thank you for supporting water resilience for people and nature!