Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) gifts
If you have a DAF, recommending a grant to Feed America takes 60 seconds. Here's exactly how, with the EIN you'll need.
Grant checks: payable to Feed America, mailed to Feed America, 13100 Wortham Center Dr, FL 3RD-1047, Houston, TX 77065.
Processing a grant for a client or a fund? Feed America for financial advisors and DAF administrators →
Step-by-step
- Log into your DAF portal — Fidelity Charitable (fidelitycharitable.org), DAFgiving360 — formerly Schwab Charitable (dafgiving360.org), Vanguard Charitable (vanguardcharitable.org), or your community foundation
- Click "Grant" or "Recommend a Grant"
- Search for "Feed America" — multiple results may appear; select the one with EIN 92-1761881
- Enter grant amount — minimum $50 at most DAF providers
- Add designation (optional) — "general operations", "data verification", or leave blank. For Texas or Florida work, recommend the grant straight to Feeding America Texas or Feeding America Florida under its own name and Tax ID instead
- Submit. Processing typically 5-10 business days. You'll get a confirmation email; we'll get the gift
Year-end 2026 DAF timing
Each sponsor sets its own cutoff for grants to go out by December 31, 2026 (published dates, checked October 21, 2026):
- DAFgiving360 (formerly Schwab Charitable): submit grant recommendations by December 1.
- Vanguard Charitable: enter grant recommendations by December 7.
- National Philanthropic Trust: enter grants by 11:59 pm ET on December 16.
- Fidelity Charitable: grants may take 10 or more business days; allow at least that.
Confirm with your sponsor; community foundations and other sponsors set their own dates.
Direct links to top DAF providers
- Fidelity Charitable — Fidelity Charitable donor login (search for Feed America, Tax ID 92-1761881)
- DAFgiving360 (formerly Schwab Charitable) — dafgiving360.org
- Vanguard Charitable — Vanguard Charitable
- Greater Houston Community Foundation — local Houston-area DAF holder
Why DAFs are powerful for charitable givers
- Tax deduction at funding — you deduct when you fund the DAF, even if you don't grant out for years
- Donate appreciated assets — stock, crypto, real estate go in tax-free, the DAF sells without capital gains, you grant in cash
- Simplified record-keeping — one tax receipt per year regardless of how many charities you support
- Family + intergenerational giving — DAFs can outlive donors and become a vehicle for family philanthropic tradition
Frequently asked questions
How do I recommend a DAF grant to Feed America?
Log into your DAF portal (Fidelity Charitable, DAFgiving360 (formerly Schwab Charitable), Vanguard Charitable or your community foundation), search for Feed America and pick the listing with Tax ID 92-1761881. Enter the grant amount and submit; most sponsors send the grant within 5-10 business days.
Which Tax ID confirms the Feed America listing?
Tax ID (EIN) 92-1761881. The registered name is Feed America; pick the listing that shows that Tax ID.
Where do DAF grant checks go?
Grant checks are payable to Feed America and mailed to Feed America, 13100 Wortham Center Dr, FL 3RD-1047, Houston, TX 77065.
How long does a DAF grant take to reach Feed America?
Most DAFs process grants within 5-10 business days. Year-end 2026: DAFgiving360 (formerly Schwab Charitable) asks for grant recommendations by December 1, Vanguard Charitable by December 7 and National Philanthropic Trust by 11:59 pm ET on December 16; Fidelity Charitable grants may take 10 or more business days. Confirm with your sponsor.
Why give via DAF instead of a direct gift?
DAFs let you take the tax deduction in the year you fund the DAF and time the grants later. They also handle stock and crypto contributions cleanly: you give appreciated assets to the DAF, the DAF sells them tax-free and grants cash to the charity.
Can I designate my DAF gift for a specific program?
Yes. The grant form usually has a designation or purpose field; we respect designations for general operations, data verification or partnership development. A grant meant for Texas or Florida work goes straight to Feeding America Texas or Feeding America Florida under its own name and Tax ID (feedingtx.org/donate, feedingfl.org/donate), not through Feed America. For complex restrictions, email info@feedam.org first.
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