Donor-advised Fund A donor-advised fund (DAF) is an investment account that allows you to donate to organizations. A donor-advised fund is made up of contributions from an individual and administered by a third party. The third party is called the sponsoring organization. Support Friends-Chicago through a DAF by: Request a grant distribution through your DAF sponsor.Use Friends of the Children-Chicago’s EIN #: 82-2650675 If you have any questions about donor-advised funds, please contact us at donate@frienschicago.org.