Pricing and Fees

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Donor Advised Gift (DAG) Fees

Effective November 5, 2026

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7%

administrative fee

$1,000 minimum

For charities not currently eligible with CAF America, a review fee may apply in addition to the gift fee.

Validation Fees for Donor Advised Gifts

Effective November 5, 2026

Validation is CAF America's due diligence process for reviewing charitable organizations and projects before grants can be made.  

For U.S. organizations, validation review confirms that an organization is eligible to receive grants through CAF America. 

For international organizations, there are two types of validation review: Expenditure Responsibility and Equivalency Determination. 

• Expenditure Responsibility (ER) is a grantmaking process that enables CAF America to fund a specific charitable project while maintaining oversight of how grant funds are used. 
• Equivalency Determination (ED) is a due diligence process that determines whether an organization is the equivalent of a U.S. public charity, allowing grants to be made directly to the organization.

While both have advantages and disadvantages, CAF America can help determine which is most appropriate based on the specific grant (or grants) under consideration.  

*Some countries have additional regulations which require government approval, resulting in a higher fee. If you have questions about a specific country, contact [email protected] .