International Donor Advised Giving

The International Donor Advised Giving Program provides United States donors the flexibility to identify and support their own causes, organizations or programs—including local United Ways—while preserving the tax benefits of giving to a United States-based charitable organization. 

Since 1999, the United Way International Donor Advised Giving program has helped companies, foundations and individuals achieve their worldwide charitable giving goals with peace of mind and full legal compliance. The United Way program has a proven track record awarding an average of 700 grants totaling more than $30 million annually to organizations in more than 100 countries.

United Way facilitates advised grants to donor-recommended organizations or can propose opportunities to meet a company’s social responsibility goals.

Donor advised grants can be made by cash donation, check, wire transfer or marketable securities and formalized through an agreement between the donor and United Way. The grant can be used for charitable purposes in a particular country, region or field of charitable interest, or to support a charitable organization—including United Way—outside the U.S.

To cover the extensive due diligence, processing and legal compliance paperwork, the minimum grant amount is USD $5,000 and a small grant oversight charge is applied.  

For more information see our brochure. 

Questions: Contact Kendra Davis, Director of International Donor Advised Giving at (703) 836-7112 x114, or Kendra.Davis@UnitedWay.org

International Donor Advised Giving Options

One-Time Gift:

If you are interested in making an international donation to an eligible organization without establishing a fund, a one-time gift will suit your needs. If you have an existing relationship with an organization outside the US or would like to establish one, our staff will work closely with you to reinforce or establish connections with charitable organizations. To initiate a one-time gift, you may complete this form or call: 703-836-7112 and ask to speak with an International Donor Advised Giving representative.

One Time Gift Form

Fax the completed form to (703) 894-4955 or mail it to United Way Worldwide, 701 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314.

Establish An International Donor Advised Fund:

A donor advised fund offers you an easy-to-establish, low cost, flexible vehicle for charitable giving as an alternative to direct giving or creating a private foundation, which can involve substantial start-up costs. Donors contribute a sum of money, make grant recommendations at their preference and replenish the fund over a number of years. Donors appreciate this service when they want the utmost flexibility and can make grant recommendations on their own schedule.

Donor Advised Fund Form

Fax the completed form to (703) 894-4955 or mail it to United Way Worldwide, 701 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314.