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(October 9, 2025) Dedicated supporters, when you give to the Houston SPCA, every gift provides food, shelter, and medical care to animals in dire need. What if your philanthropy could be just as smart as it is compassionate?
The Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a way to give charitably that is transforming how committed donors support the causes they love. It’s more than just a donation; it’s a financial strategy that maximizes your generosity and minimizes your tax burden.
How It Works:
Think of a DAF as your own dedicated charitable savings and investment account. It allows you to separate the timing of your charitable tax deduction from the timing of the actual grant to a charity like the Houston SPCA.
The Houston SPCA is a qualified 501(c)(3) public charity, which makes us an eligible recipient for grants from any DAF.
Here’s why savvy donors are using DAFs to support causes like animal welfare:
- The Stock Market Advantage
By donating appreciated assets, like stocks or mutual funds, directly to your DAF, they grow tax-free, you avoid paying capital gains tax, and you still receive a tax deduction for the asset’s full fair market value. The entire value of your gift goes to charity, creating a larger reservoir of charitable dollars dedicated to saving lives!
- Maximize Tax Savings
A contribution to your DAF is considered a completed charitable gift, making you generally eligible for an immediate income tax deduction for that year.
- Make a Direct Impact
When you recommend a grant from your DAF to the Houston SPCA, your gift immediately goes to work fighting more than 7,000 animal cruelty cases and providing second chances for more than 57,000 animals every year.
When you are ready to support the Houston SPCA, a few clicks online can send a grant directly from your DAF. It’s the cleanest, easiest way to manage your giving.
To support our mission today:
- Log in to your DAF provider (Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, etc.).
- Select Houston SPCA as the recipient.
- Recommend your grant amount.
If you have further questions, we encourage you to speak with your financial advisor to learn how this tool can maximize your philanthropic goals and your tax benefits.
Your generosity, amplified by the smart giving of a DAF, is what allows us to remain a voice for the voiceless. Thank you for championing all animals in our community.
