A donor-advised fund (DAF) is like your own personal charitable account. You set up a DAF with a sponsoring organization and contribute cash or other assets, which are then permanently put towards a charitable purpose, allowing you to receive an immediate tax deduction (subject to IRS rules). Then you can recommend grants to eligible non-profit organizations on your timeline.

To make a one-time or recurring DAF gift to HHLT, login to your DAF and search for Harpswell Heritage Land Trust or our EIN (22-2552116). Recommend your grant amount, including a purpose (“where most needed” is preferred, but you can also select a particular program that aligns with your values) and optional recognition notes (how you’d like your name listed).

You can also name HHLT as a beneficiary on your DAF to continue your impact beyond your lifetime. If you do this, please let us know so that we can properly acknowledge your support as part of our Heritage Society. Contact Lauren Dumont, our Development & Communications Director, at lauren@hhltmaine.org or 207-721-1121

Common DAF sponsors are linked below to log in to your account or learn more about setting up a donor-advised fund:

DAFGiving360
Fidelity Charitable
Schwab Charitable
Vanguard Charitable
Maine Community Foundation