Donor-Advised Funds
Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis gratefully accepts grant recommendations from Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs).
Giving through your DAF is a meaningful way to support families with seriously ill children while
maximizing the charitable impact of funds you’ve already set aside.
If you have a DAF through Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard or another sponsoring
organization, you can recommend a grant to Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis today.
Grant today to our Federal EIN 43-1160478
When you give through your DAF, you help:
• Keep families close to their child’s medical care.
• Provide warm meals and a comfortable place to rest.
• Remove one more worry from parents during an already difficult time.
• Support families traveling from across the region to St. Louis for treatment.
What is a Donor Advised Fund?
A Donor Advised Fund is a charitable giving account that allows individuals, families and organizations to make tax-deductible contributions and recommend grants to qualified nonprofits over time.
DAFs are commonly established through financial institutions such as Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable or Vanguard Charitable.
How giving through a DAF works
1. You contribute which helps cover the suggested nightly donation for one night.
2. Your contribution can be invested, allowing it to grow tax-free.
3. You recommend grants to nonprofits you care about, including Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis.
Why donors choose to give through a DAF
• Simple and convenient giving with minimal administrative work
• Flexibility to time your tax deduction separately from your grant recommendations
• Ability to give appreciated assets while avoiding capital gains taxes
• Opportunity to involve family members in thoughtful philanthropy
• Option to give anonymously if desired
Once your grant is approved, 100% of your recommended gift supports families staying at the House.
A trusted place to direct your generosity
Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis has supported families for decades, providing comfort, stability
and care during some of life’s most challenging moments.
DAF support allows us to plan responsibly, respond to changing needs and continue serving families year-round.
Recommend your grant today.
Your Donor Advised Fund can help ensure families never have to face a medical journey alone.
Grant today to our Federal EIN 43-1160478.
Questions about giving through a DAF?
We’re happy to help. Please contact Dara Markus at dmarkus@rmhcstl.org or 314-956-7541 for assistance with
your grant recommendation.