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Individuals & Families
Let’s bring your philanthropic vision to life
Individual philanthropy usually begins with a story: a story of hope, a story of courage, a story of inspiration. CAF America will help you take that story global.
As a trusted partner and expert in international giving, we will work with you to create and implement a giving plan that is fully compliant with all regulations and aligned with your values and goals. Or, we can support your existing plans by appropriately handling the vetting and funding mechanisms necessary to deliver your intended results.
Give anywhere, safely
With CAF America as your partner, you can tap into our vetted network of more than 1.9 million charitable organizations in 135 countries. Don’t see an organization you want to support? We can approve new grantees with a simple validation process designed for efficiency and compliance.
And by donating through us, you can claim a charitable deduction (when giving directly to a foreign nonprofit, you cannot).
Impact in action: The Louisa Adelynn Johnson Fund
In 2022, Alissa and Curt Johnson established the Louisa Adelynn Johnson Fund for Complex Disease following the loss of their daughter. Louisa, known by her family as “Lulu,” suffered from Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections, or PANDAS, a neuroimmune disorder in which, following a strep infection, the body mistakenly attacks health brain tissue resulting in symptoms such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), tics, restricted eating, anxiety, irritability, profound sleep disturbance, chronic pain, and gastrointestinal distress. The lack of research, gaps in provider expertise, and challenges securing insurance coverage for PANDAS make it difficult for families like the Johnsons to receive a diagnosis and access the care they need.
Motivated by their experience and to honor Louisa, Alissa and Curt opened a donor advised fund with CAF America. Since its establishment, The Louisa Adelynn Johnson Fund for Complex Disease has granted over $200,000 to foundations and academic institutions studying these complex and chronic conditions and advocating for patients and their families. We’re proud to be able to enable their efforts to create greater understanding, better care, and lasting impact.
CREATE IMPACT ON A GLOBAL SCALE
Make your gift count
With so many opportunities to make a difference in the world today, CAF America helps you confidently make a contribution to support causes you care about. Through our global charity database, you can make a gift to an eligible organization or suggest a new organization for validation.
Give to the projects you are passionate about
As a donor-driven, cause-universal organization, CAF America has supported a wide range of projects from medical research in Ireland to youth education in India and turtle rehabilitation in Mexico. Explore our Global Charity Database to learn more about the projects in our alliance.
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