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Your monthly gift helps to build bridges of hope without interruption, creating opportunities for children, families, artists, and their communities.
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Your check payable to
WORLD BRIDGE FOUNDATION
can be mailed to us at:
WORLD BRIDGE FOUNDATION
P.O.BOX 2154, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
WIRE TRANSFER
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Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Donate Through a Donor Advised Fund
Thank you for considering a gift to World Bridge Foundation through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF). Gifts from DAFs are a flexible, tax-efficient way to support programs that transform lives through education, the arts, and economic empowerment across Uganda, Kenya, and the United States.
DAF gifts help sustain long-term impact—from keeping children in school to creating safe creative spaces, supporting inclusive income opportunities, and expanding cultural exchange programs.
How to Recommend a Gift from Your DAF
When recommending a grant through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), please use the following details:
Legal Name:
World Bridge Foundation
Tax ID / EIN:
85-0606877
Mailing Address for Checks:
P.O. BOX 2154
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Designation:
If you would like your gift to support a specific program (Education, Arts Enrichment, Economic Empowerment, or Cultural Exchange), please indicate your preference in the Designation/Note field of your grant recommendation.
Note:
If no specific program is designated, your gift will go to our Greatest Need Fund, helping us respond to evolving community needs in the most effective ways.
What Is a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is like a charitable investment account that is set up for the sole purpose of supporting charities. Individuals can contribute cash, stocks, or other assets_new_v1 into the DAF and receive an immediate tax deduction. Those funds are invested for tax-free growth and the individual can recommend donations to charities of their choice over time.
Donor-advised funds are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle because they are the easiest, and most tax-savvy way to give to charities like the World Bridge Foundation.
How does a donor-advised fund work?
- To establish the fund, an individual makes an irrevocable tax-deductible contribution (cash, stock, real estate, etc.) to a sponsoring organization, community foundation or financial institution. Individuals receive a tax receipt and tax benefits when funds are deposited into their DAF.
- The DAF sponsoring organization oversees those funds as they grow tax free.
- The assets_new_v1 within the fund now legally belong to the sponsoring organization but the DAF account holder retains advisory privileges over disbursements made from the DAF in addition to the investment strategy.
- DAF account holders can recommend single or recurring donations to charitable organizations. Funds in a DAF can only be used to support organizations that are tax-exempt 501(c)(3) and classified as public charities under 509(a).
- Once the DAF sponsoring organization approves, the recommended donation is made to the qualified charitable organization, such as World Bridge Foundation.
Why Give Through a Donor Advised Fund?
- Support a charity you believe in through strategic giving, over time.
- Maintain family involvement in charitable decisions.
- Create a lasting legacy.
- Take advantage of immediate tax benefits with the ability to distribute funds later.
- Consolidate all your charitable giving.
- Ensure that you meet and/or exceed standard deductions by combining donations of stock to a DAF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. When recommending your grant, simply include a note indicating which WBF program you wish to support.
Yes. World Bridge Foundation will send a thank-you letter confirming we received your DAF gift. Please consult your DAF sponsor for your own tax documentation.
You can recommend multiple grants from your DAF or indicate your gift be split among programs. Contact us if you need help with split designation language.
DAF sponsors vary in capabilities. Many allow you to recommend recurring distributions from your DAF—check with your provider.
Need Help or Have Questions?
We are here to help you make your DAF gift meaningful and effective.
Contact: skinobe@worldbridgefoundation.org
Phone: 240-408-1616
Your generosity fuels bridges to education, arts, culture, and economic opportunity—creating lasting impact for individuals and communities around the world.
What Makes World Bridge Foundation Different
We build bridges, not programs in isolation.
World Bridge Foundation doesn’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Our work connects education, the arts, cultural exchange, and economic empowerment into a living ecosystem of support—because real change happens when people are connected, not compartmentalized.
Here’s what sets us apart:
We are deeply relationship-based
Our programs grow from long-standing relationships with families, educators, artists, and community leaders. We don’t parachute in—we stay, listen, and build together.
We work across cultures and generations
From children in Uganda to deaf women artisans in Kenya, to youth and elders in the United States, our work bridges age, geography, and culture—creating understanding and belonging where it’s needed most.
We use the arts as a tool, not an add-on
Music, dance, and storytelling are central to how we educate, heal, and connect communities. The arts help children stay engaged, support mental health, and create spaces where people feel seen and valued.
We focus on long-term impact
We support children year after year in school, build income pathways that last, and create partnerships that grow over time. This is about legacy, not quick fixes.
We measure what matters
We track enrollment, retention, participation, income generation, and feedback from families and partners—so donors can see how their support translates into real change.
We keep overhead low and impact high
A large portion of every dollar goes directly to programs and the people they serve, not to unnecessary administrative layers.
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