Granting to international charities
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By using a donor-advised fund (DAF) account with DAFgiving360®, you can extend your generosity beyond the United States and make a difference almost anywhere in the world.
Simple
Whether you want to support a well-known U.S. charity working abroad or a specific international charity, our specialists in international granting can guide you. We will help you determine the most effective way to meet your charitable goals and will facilitate next steps.
Efficient
Grant recommendations to U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations that support charities abroad are quickly processed by our grants team.
We screen foreign charities to ensure that donations don’t go to organizations that are subject to U.S. or U.N. sanctions or are included on terrorist, trade control, or fraud lists.
Further review and evaluation will determine if the organization satisfies IRS guidelines for international grantmaking and tax deductibility:
- Does the organization meet the same requirements as a domestic 501(c)(3) public charity under U.S. tax law?
- Can the organization demonstrate the capacity to carry out the purposes of the donation?
The requirements for each international donation may be simple or complex. Our international granting specialists can help you consider the details (such as the location of a non-U.S. organization, the purpose of a donation, and the duration of granting activities) to help determine the most efficient way to give.
Cost-effective
In every region of the world, DAFgiving360 works with intermediaries¹ that can provide special pricing for DAFgiving360 donors. These intermediaries employ local staff who can directly ensure that your gifts are disbursed as you intend and who can monitor projects firsthand for their impact.
As global philanthropy faces declining public funding and rising demand, it's more important than ever to focus on strategic grantmaking. Learn more about the shift toward locally-led philanthropic partnerships for high-impact giving.
DAFgiving360 donors have three effective ways to give to causes, regions, and crises throughout the world. Compare options below:
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| U.S.-based charities doing international work | Intermediaries that facilitate grants to international charities | Direct global giving | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it works | Recommend a grant to a U.S.-based charity that performs charitable work internationally. | Recommend a grant through an intermediary, such as Charities Aid Foundation America (CAFA), GlobalGiving Foundation, Myriad USA Inc. or Give2Asia, which facilities the grant to the international charity. | Recommend a grant directly to a qualifying foreign charity through the Direct Global Giving Program2. Organizations are vetted through NGOsource. |
| Timing | Standard grant processing. | 4-16 weeks, depending on the charity’s status and responsiveness. | 4-16 weeks, depending on the charity’s status and responsiveness. |
| Fees | No additional fees. | Generally 5%–10% of the grant amount, plus applicable vetting fees. | Varies based on the organization and vetting required. |
| Getting started | Recommend a grant from your DAFgiving360 account. | Contact DAFgiving360 with the organization name, grant amount and contact information or website. | Contact DAFgiving360 with the organization name, grant amount contact information or website. |
Review options
You can learn more about these three options in our brochure.
How to grant
Giving to your favorite charity has never been easier. Learn how to recommend a grant online and through the Schwab Mobile app.
If you're interested in international granting, please contact us to learn more and determine the option that will best meet your needs.