Put your DAF to work where every dollar goes furthest
You've already set money aside for charity. Now the question is where it will do the most good. Evidence Action delivers some of the world's most cost-effective, rigorously evaluated health programs, that improve the loves of more than 200 million people every year across Africa and Asia. Recommending a grant from your DAF takes a few minutes.
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Give from your DAF
Everything your DAF sponsor needs to know
Recommend a grant from this page, or log in to your DAF sponsor and use the details below. Either way, grants typically arrive within 5–10 business days.
Grant details
Search for "Evidence Action" on your sponsor's platform, or enter these details.
- Legal name Evidence Action, Inc.
- EIN / Tax ID 90-0874591
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Mailing address
P.O. Box 65480
Washington, DC 20035-5480 - Status 501(c)(3) public charity
- Questions [email protected]
Recommend a grant right now
Connect to your DAF account and recommend a grant to Evidence Action without leaving this page.
If you have a DAF at Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon, you can also give directly via DAF Direct. For other DAF sponsors, please contact your sponsor about how to make a grant to Evidence Action.
How it works
Four steps from your DAF to the field
Every DAF sponsor's site looks a little different, but the process is the same.
Log in to your DAF
Sign in to your sponsor's site — Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, Founders Pledge, a community foundation, or another sponsor — or use the grant tool above.
Find Evidence Action
Search by name or by our EIN, 90-0874591. Make sure the result reads Evidence Action, Inc. in Washington, DC.
Recommend your grant
Enter an amount and, if you'd like, a program in the purpose field (for example, "Deworm the World"). You can make it a one-time or recurring grant.
Let us say thank you
Choose to share your name and contact details with us. Sponsors don't always pass these along, so a quick email to our team helps us thank you and report back.
Why give through a DAF
A simpler, more flexible way to give
A donor-advised fund separates two decisions: when you take the tax deduction, and where the money goes. That makes it one of the most practical tools for thoughtful giving.
Deduct now, decide later
You generally take the deduction in the year you contribute to your DAF, then take as long as you need to research where to grant it. This is useful in a high-income year, such as a bonus, a sale, or an IPO.
Give appreciated assets
Contribute long-term appreciated stock or other assets instead of cash. You may avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation and deduct the full fair market value, so more goes to charity.
Grow your giving
Funds in your DAF can be invested and grow tax-free until you recommend grants, which can increase what's ultimately available for charity.
One receipt, simpler records
Your DAF sponsor issues one tax receipt for each contribution, however many charities you support. There's no stack of acknowledgment letters to track at tax time.
Bunch your deductions
Combine several years of giving into one contribution so you exceed the standard deduction and itemize that year, then grant the funds steadily over the following years.
Give on your terms
Recommend one-time or recurring grants, designate a program or give where it's needed most, and share your name or give anonymously.
Not tax or legal advice. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute official or personalized tax advice. Deduction limits and rules depend on your situation. Please work with a qualified tax professional to develop a giving strategy appropriate for your circumstances.
Where your grant goes
Proven solutions, delivered to mothers, children, and communities across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
We don't invent new interventions. We take ones with strong evidence behind them, work with governments to deliver them through schools, clinics, and community water points that already exist.
Our programs
Your DAF grant helps:
Deworm the World
Deworm one in five children who need treatment, increasing their future incomes by 13% and boosting school attendance and weight gain.
Safe Water Now
Provide communities access to safe drinking water, which can prevent the deaths of one in five children under five.
Equal Vitamin Access
Address hidden hunger across three critical life stages: iron and folic acid supplements for school-age children and under-5s, prenatal vitamins for pregnant women, and nutrient supplements for children under two.
Syphilis-Free Start
Prevent mother-to-child transmission of syphilis, the second leading cause of preventable stillbirths globally.
Accelerator
Identify and pressure test the next generation of high-impact health interventions. Only 3% of the 100+ interventions we've screened have met our bar to scale.
Many compelling health interventions fall short of their potential because few organizations can scale them effectively and affordably across diverse settings. Leveraging our footprint in ten countries, strong government relationships, and 13 years implementing the world's most cost-effective health solutions, we're testing new programs that could reach the next hundred million people.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about giving through a DAF
Not tax or legal advice. The information below is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute official or personalized tax advice. Please work with a qualified tax professional to develop a giving strategy appropriate for your circumstances.
What is a donor-advised fund (DAF)?
A donor-advised fund is a charitable giving account held at a sponsoring organization — such as Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, or a community foundation. You contribute cash, stock, or other assets, receive a tax deduction in the year you contribute, and then recommend grants from the account to qualified charities like Evidence Action over time. While the money sits in the account, it can be invested and grow tax-free.
How do I recommend a DAF grant to Evidence Action?
Log in to your DAF sponsor's website and search for Evidence Action by name or by our EIN, 90-0874591. Our legal name is Evidence Action, Inc., and our mailing address is 1015 15th Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005. Enter your grant amount, add a designation if you'd like, and choose whether to share your name with us. Grants typically arrive within 5–10 business days.
If you have a DAF at Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon, you can also recommend a grant directly from this page using DAF Direct.
What are the tax benefits of giving through a DAF?
You generally receive a charitable deduction in the year you contribute to your DAF, not the year a grant is made. Contributions of cash are generally deductible up to 60% of adjusted gross income (AGI), and contributions of long-term appreciated securities up to 30% of AGI, with a five-year carryforward for amounts over the limit. Contributing long-term appreciated stock instead of cash can also avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation. Assets in the DAF can be invested and grow tax-free. Consult your tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation.
Can I direct my DAF grant to a specific program?
Yes. Most DAF sponsors include a grant purpose or designation field. Enter the program name — for example, Deworm the World, Safe Water Now, Equal Vitamin Access, or Syphilis-Free Start. Grants without a designation support our work where it is needed most. If you are considering a larger designated grant, please talk with our team first.
Will Evidence Action know the grant came from me?
Only if you choose to share it. Most DAF sponsors let you share your name and contact details with the charity, share your name only, or give anonymously. If you share your details, we'll be able to thank you and keep you updated on the work your grant supports. Because your tax deduction came when you contributed to the DAF, your sponsor — not Evidence Action — provides the tax receipt.
Can I set up recurring DAF grants?
Yes. Most DAF sponsors let you schedule recurring grants — monthly, quarterly, or annually. Recurring support helps us plan programs that run on government school calendars and health system cycles, sometimes years in advance.
Can I use my DAF to fulfill a pledge?
IRS rules generally prohibit using DAF grants to satisfy a legally binding personal pledge. Many donors instead share a non-binding statement of intent with us and make the grants from their DAF over time. Sponsor policies vary, so check with your DAF sponsor and tax advisor, and talk with our team about how to structure a multi-year commitment.
Can I make an IRA qualified charitable distribution (QCD) to my DAF?
No. Qualified charitable distributions from an IRA cannot be made to a donor-advised fund. If you are 70½ or older, you can make a QCD directly to Evidence Action instead. Contact our team for instructions.
Is there a year-end deadline for DAF giving?
Your tax deduction is tied to when you contribute to your DAF, so contributions must be completed by December 31 to count for the current tax year. Contributions of stock can take several business days to settle, so start early. There is no tax deadline for recommending grants from your DAF, but sponsors often have year-end processing cutoffs.
Is Evidence Action a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit?
Yes. Evidence Action, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 90-0874591, and is eligible to receive grants from donor-advised funds.
Is Evidence Action rated by GiveWell or other independent evaluators?
Yes. GiveWell, The Life You Can Save, Founders Pledge, and Giving What We Can all recommend Evidence Action's programs. Evidence Action also holds a Charity Navigator four-star rating and Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency (2025).
What does Evidence Action do?
Evidence Action delivers rigorously evaluated, highly cost-effective health interventions at massive scale across sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. We reach more than 200 million people annually through programs that treat and prevent conditions we already know how to address — including intestinal worms, unsafe drinking water, iron-deficiency anemia, and congenital syphilis.
How cost-effective is Evidence Action?
Evidence Action's programs exceed the WHO's threshold for "highly cost-effective" interventions. We focus exclusively on proven, neglected health challenges where the evidence base is strong and the cost to reach each person is low. Independent evaluators like GiveWell assess our programs and their cost-effectiveness. Read more about how we calculate cost-effectiveness →
What happens to my grant at Evidence Action?
Your grant funds the delivery of health interventions to people who need them. Our programs work through government health and education systems — which means your gift supports the technical assistance, supply chains, training, and monitoring that make it possible to reach hundreds of millions of people at very low cost per person. We publish detailed financials and program results annually.
Does Evidence Action accept large or complex gifts?
Yes. Evidence Action works with donors to structure gifts of all sizes, including DAF grants, stock transfers, multi-year commitments, and wire transfers. For larger or more complex gifts, our team can coordinate with your financial advisor or DAF sponsor. Contact our philanthropy team to discuss your giving plans.
Can I give in other ways?
Yes. We accept a wide range of gifts, from cash to cryptocurrency to stock. You can find all the options and instructions here.
Ready to recommend a grant?
Your DAF can fund proven health programs for hundreds of millions of people. If you have questions about your grant, a designation, or a multi-year commitment, reach out to our philanthropy team at [email protected].
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