Amplify Your Impact Through a Donor-Advised Fund

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are one of the fastest-growing ways to give—offering flexibility, simplicity, and significant tax advantages. By recommending a grant to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, you can make an immediate and lasting difference in the lives of neighbors facing hunger across the Southern Tier.

Your generosity helps us provide nutritious food and hope to families, children, and older adults who need it most. Together, we can build a stronger, hunger-free community.

A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting organizations you care about. Here’s how it works:

  1. You make a contribution to a sponsoring organization (such as a financial institution or community foundation).
  2. You receive an immediate tax deduction for that contribution.
  3. Your funds grow tax-free while you decide which charities to support.
  4. You recommend grants to nonprofits—like the Food Bank of the Southern Tier—over time.
  5. The Food Bank receives the funds from your DAF’s sponsoring organization and puts them to work fighting hunger. While the financial institution provides your official tax receipt at the time of your original contribution, we will send an acknowledgement letter to recognize your generous support.

  • Strategic generosity: Support causes you care about over time.
  • Tax efficiency: Receive immediate tax benefits while planning future gifts.
  • Family involvement: Engage your loved ones in charitable giving.
  • Legacy building: Create a lasting impact in your community.
  • Simplified giving: Manage all your charitable donations in one place.

If you don’t already have a Donor-Advised Fund, talk to your financial advisor or financial institution to learn how to set one up. It’s a simple way to make a powerful difference—today and for years to come.

Give Now

If you already have a Donor-Advised Fund, recommending a gift to the Food Bank of the Southern Tier is easy. Simply share the Food Bank’s information with your fund manager or sponsoring organization.

Please request that your name and address be included with the distribution, so we can properly acknowledge your generous support and keep you informed about the impact you’re making.

If your DAF sponsor has an online portal, you can often search for us by name or EIN and recommend a grant directly through their site.

Legal Name: Food Bank of the Southern Tier
Tax ID (EIN): 20-8808059
Address: 388 Upper Oakwood Avenue, Elmira, NY 14903