Give Through Your Donor-Advised Fund

A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is one of the easiest and most tax-efficient ways to support Union League Boys & Girls Clubs.

What is a Donor-Advised Fund?

A DAF works like a charitable investment account. You contribute to your DAF at a sponsoring organization and receive an immediate tax acknowledgment from that sponsor. Over time, you can recommend grants from your DAF to nonprofits you care about, such as Union League Boys & Girls Clubs.

In short, a DAF lets you set aside charitable dollars today and decide later how to distribute them.

Why give through a DAF?

  • Simplicity. One account can support many nonprofits.
  • Flexibility. Recommend grants now, later, or on a recurring schedule.
  • Tax benefits. You receive a tax acknowledgment when you contribute to the DAF. Many sponsors accept appreciated assets like stock.
  • Impact. Your grant helps provide academic support, mentorship, meals, leadership programs, and safe spaces for Chicago’s youth.

How to recommend a grant to ULBGC

Share these details with your DAF sponsor to ensure your grant reaches us quickly and accurately:

  • Legal name: Union League Boys & Girls Clubs
  • Tax ID (EIN): 36-2167939
  • Mailing address: 65 West Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
  • Website: ulbgc.org

After you submit a grant recommendation, you are welcome to email Leora Conway, Senior Director of Development at l.conway@ulbgc.org so we can confirm receipt and thank you.

Log in to your DAF

If you already have a DAF, use the links below to sign in and recommend a grant to Union League Boys & Girls Clubs.

Fidelity Charitable
Schwab Charitable
Vanguard Charitable
National Philanthropic Trust
BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund
American Endowment Foundation
The Chicago Community Trust
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Renaissance Charitable
Raymond James Charitable

 

If your provider is not listed, enter our legal name and EIN when making your recommendation.

What to expect after you recommend a grant

  • Processing time. Most sponsors issue grants within 2 to 10 business days.
  • Delivery. Grants are typically sent as checks or ACH payments directly to Union League Boys & Girls Clubs from the sponsoring organization.
  • Acknowledgment. Because you receive a tax acknowledgment from your DAF sponsor, ULBGC does not issue a tax receipt. We will send a thank you if your sponsor shares your name with us. If your grant is anonymous, you can still notify us privately.

Planning ideas for your DAF giving

  • Set recurring monthly or quarterly grants for steady support.
  • Plan ahead for year-end since many sponsors have December deadlines.
  • Add a dedication in your DAF portal for memorial or honor gifts.
  • Consider contributing appreciated assets to your DAF, then recommending a grant to ULBGC.
  • Name ULBGC as a beneficiary of your DAF to continue your charitable impact.

Questions

We are here to help. Reach out anytime.

Leora Conway
Senior Director of Development
l.conway@ulbgc.org

Disclaimer: This page is for general information only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Please consult your advisor about your specific situation.