If you have a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), you can support Joybound People & Pets with a tax-smart gift that’s easy to make and goes directly to saving and supporting pets and the people who love them!
A DAF is a giving account you already control — funds you’ve set aside for charitable giving that are ready to be granted out whenever you choose. Recommending a grant to Joybound People & Pets takes just a few minutes.
Why Make a DAF Gift?
From tax implications to the flexibility, there are many benefits to giving through a Donor Advised Fund.
How to Make a DAF Gift
If you’re interested in making a gift through a Donor Advised Fund, there are a few ways to go about it!
Other Ways to Give
Give once, give monthly, or even donate stock or crypto — every gift brings hope to animals and the people who love them.
“Making a gift from my DAF to Joybound took five minutes and made my day. It’s the easiest way to make a big impact!”
– Kelly, Joybound DAF Donor
Giving Through Your Donor Advised Fund
Why Make a DAF Gift?
- Tax-efficient: You’ve already received your tax deduction when you contributed to your DAF, so your grant to Joybound comes with no additional paperwork on your end.
- Simple: No need to write a check or enter payment details — your provider handles the transfer.
- Flexible: Recommend a one-time gift or set up recurring grants to support our work year after year.
How to Make a DAF Gift
Option 1: Give Instantly via DAF Direct
Use our DAF giving tool to search for your fund provider and recommend a grant right from this page — no need to log in elsewhere.
- Click the “Give via DAF Direct” button.
- Search for and select your fund provider, e.g. Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable or BNY Mellon.
- Log in to your provider’s portal when prompted.
- Confirm your grant amount and submit.
That’s it — your provider will send the grant directly to Joybound People & Pets.
Option 2: Recommend a Grant Through Your Provider
Do you prefer to go straight to your fund provider’s website or app? You can recommend a grant to Joybound there instead. Just use the following information:
- Legal Name: Joybound People & Pets
- Federal Tax ID (EIN): 68-0240341
- Mailing Address: 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 
- Purpose (optional): e.g., “Where needed most” or a specific program name
Simply log in to your DAF provider’s website, search for Joybound People & Pets using our EIN or name and recommend your grant amount.
Option 3: Give via FreeWill’s Smart Giving Portal
Making a contribution from your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) just got a whole lot easier. FreeWill uses DAFpay, created by Chariot, to connect with major donor-advised fund sponsors, saving you time while streamlining the grant request process.
- Click the “Give via FreeWill” button.
- Choose the amount you wish to grant
- Provide your contact information so that we can ensure your donation is used as intended
- Use your log-in credentials to connect to your Donor-Advised Fund account and submit
Your Donor Advised Fund provider will receive the grant request and send you a confirmation email. Once the request has been approved, the funds will be sent directly to Joybound.
Make a Donor Advised Fund Contribution Today
Questions?
Need help finding your provider, confirming your grant was received, or want to discuss a larger or recurring DAF gift? We’re happy to help! Please contact Andrea Bell, Senior Director of Philanthropy, at [email protected] to get the conversation started.
General Joybound FAQs
Where is Joybound located?
Joybound’s national headquarters and primary adoption center are located at 2890 Mitchell Drive, in Walnut Creek, California.
The Joybound Thrift Store, Cat Lounge & Adoption Center is located at 1950 Market Street, Suite I, in Concord, California.
What kind of shelter or rescue is Joybound?
Joybound People & Pets (formerly the Animal Rescue Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit organization founded in 1991 to rescue dogs and cats from overcrowded municipal shelters and strengthen the human-animal bond for children, seniors, Veterans, and people in need. Read about our unique dual mission and origin story.
Our team is committed to finding homes for all healthy and treatable dogs and cats in our care. Animals with treatable medical or behavioral conditions are evaluated and cared for prior to rehoming them. Learn more about these classifications by reviewing Maddie’s Fund’s Health & Behavior Categories for Shelter Animals. Potential adopters are provided with all health and behavior history during their time at Joybound.
Can I surrender an animal to Joybound?
We rescue dogs and cats from overcrowded or under-resourced municipal shelters. We do not accept surrenders from the public. If you feel unable to continue caring for your pet, please contact our Resource Center or read about rehoming a pet.
If you adopted from Joybound, our team is here to support you through the difficult decision to return your companion. Please read our adoption return policy.
How is Joybound funded?
We are a non-profit organization funded by private donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Our complete financial information is available here. Joybound is a registered charity in all 50 states.
Does Joybound offer programs for children?
From birthday parties to animal-themed camps, we have a wide variety of programs to help nurture the next generation of animal-lovers.
Does Joybound offer advice on caring for a pet?
The Pet Care and Behavior Library is filled with helpful information on pet care, solutions for common behavior challenges, training tips, and more.
If you do not see a certain topic covered, please contact the Resource Center for guidance.
Does Joybound offer veterinary services?
Animals in our adoption program are given veterinary care at our state-of-the-art clinic, but we do not provide primary veterinary services to the public.
Limited services are available for low-cost spay and neuter, dental cleaning services, end-of-life services, veterinary assistance programs for low-income pet guardians, and wellness veterinary care for Veterans’ pets. Explore veterinary assistance options.
Will Joybound help fund my organization or project?
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, relying solely upon donations to fund our programs. We are not a granting organization and do not accept solicitations for funding.
Donation FAQs
How can I make a donation?
It’s easy to make a secure online donation.
To donate by mail, please send checks to Joybound People & Pets, 2890 Mitchell Dr., Walnut Creek, CA, 94598.
How will my donation be spent?
We know you have many choices when it comes to charitable gifts. We are a proud recipient of Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency.
Joybound is a 501(c)(3) our tax ID number is 68-0240341.
Thanks to the decades of support from our generous donors, 100% of every gift you make goes directly to Joybound’s life-changing programs.
Gifts made through your DAF are granted at the discretion of your fund provider and are not tax-deductible to you individually, as the deduction was taken at the time of your original contribution to the fund.
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