Make a grant recommendation to West Suburban Humane Society
If you have a donor-advised fund (DAF), you can support our lifesaving work for animals in need by recommending a grant to West Suburban Humane Society.
Giving through your DAF is a fast, secure and tax-smart way to make a donor-advised fund donation. Your DAF giving helps us make a difference for animals in need—while maximizing your philanthropic impact.
You can contribute money, stocks, cryptocurrency, or other assets and donate them to West Suburban Humane Society at any time.
Our information
Legal Name: West Suburban Humane Society
Address: 1901 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
U.S. Tax Identification Number: 23-7355420
West Suburban Humane Society is a qualified charitable organization with a 501(c)(3) designation. We may receive DAF gifts.
What is a donor-advised fund (DAF)?
A donor-advised fund is a simple, flexible and tax-efficient way to give to qualified charities you care about. Think of DAFs as charitable savings accounts that can grow tax-free over time!
How does a DAF work?
Open a DAF: Contribute cash or other assets to your DAF account at a sponsoring organization (e.g., Fidelity Charitable, DAFgiving360, BNY Mellon, a local community foundation and more). You will receive an immediate tax deduction when you contribute to your DAF account.
Grow your fund: Your account can grow tax-free through investment.
Give when ready: Give when ready—now or in the future!
Recommend a donor-advised fund grant to support a qualified charity you care about, such as West Suburban Humane Society
Ready to make a difference?
How to donate from a DAF
You can make an impact for dogs and cats in need by giving through your donor-advised fund with a grant recommendation.
1. Simply log into your DAF account with your sponsoring organization or use our DAF giving form below to recommend a grant to West Suburban Humane Society.
2. Specify West Suburban Humane Society as the recipient (U.S. tax identification number: 23-7355420).
3. Submit your grant recommendation.
4. Tell us about your DAF grant! Include your name and address in the notes field when recommending your grant with your sponsoring organization and email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to let us know to expect your grant so we can thank you.
Give via Donor Advised Funds (DAF) using the DAFPay tab on our Pledge page here: https://www.pledge.to/organizations/23-7355420/west-suburban-humane-society
WSHS can accept credit-card donations online using a secure server. Click on the Donate Now button. You can choose how your donation will be used! All donations are tax deductible.