Give with Purpose. Invest in What Matters Most.
A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is an easy, tax-efficient way to make a lasting impact through Crossroads United Way. It allows you to support the causes you care about — right here in Elkhart, LaGrange, Noble, and Steuben counties — while maximizing your charitable giving strategy.
With a DAF, you can make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to qualified nonprofits over time. Whether you want to support United Way’s work directly or champion other local initiatives, your fund gives you flexibility and control while simplifying your giving.
Why Give Through a Donor Advised Fund?
Simple & Strategic
Make one donation to your DAF and recommend gifts to nonprofits on your own timeline — without managing multiple receipts or records.
Tax-Efficient
Receive an immediate tax deduction when you contribute, and enjoy potential growth of your charitable dollars tax-free.
Community-Focused
By giving through Crossroads United Way, your generosity stays local — helping neighbors in need and supporting initiatives that create lasting change.
How It Works
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Establish Your Fund: Open a DAF through your financial institution or foundation.
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Recommend a Grant: Designate Crossroads United Way as a beneficiary — either as your primary focus or one of several charitable recipients.
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Create Lasting Impact: Your contribution fuels programs that strengthen families, empower youth, and build resilient communities across our four-county region.
Getting Started
If you already have a Donor Advised Fund, you can easily make a gift to Crossroads United Way by providing the following information to your fund administrator:
Crossroads United Way
EIN: 35-0887640
Mailing Address: 601 County Road 17, Elkhart, IN 46516
Or simply contact our team for assistance at give@crossroadsuw.org or call 574.295.1650.
Together, We Build a Stronger Tomorrow
When you give through your Donor Advised Fund, you do more than donate — you invest in local families, children, and communities to ensure a brighter, more equitable future for everyone.