Frequently Asked Questions 

	How do I request that a gift from my fund be sent to the charity of my choice?
	Send a signed letter in the form we provided to you in your Donor Resource Guide, either by mail or fax. (The letter recites that you are recommending a gift to the named agency, that the recommendation will not satisfy a pledge you have already made, and that you are declining any benefits that would otherwise come to you because of the donation.) You may also recommend a grant online, or download a grant recommendation form, by visiting Donor Connection on this site. To receive a Donor Resource Guide, please contact Lesley Martinelli, at lmartinelli@dallasfoundation.org or call (214) 741-9898, Ext. 111.
	What online services are available?
	Through Donor Connection, you may make grant recommendations, check fund balances, and view quarterly fund statements. To request a username and password, please contact Claudia DeMoss at the Foundation, at cdemoss@dallasfoundation.org, for more information or call (214) 741-9898, Ext 102.
	Can I contribute to my fund online?
	Yes. Visit the Online Donations portion of the How to Give section of this website. The instructions will walk you through the process of making a donation using your MasterCard or Visa. Online donations to The Dallas Foundation are made through an intermediary charity organization, NetworkforGood.org. Through this arrangement, all transaction costs are covered, so 100% of your credit card gift goes to your fund. We can also take donations directly by credit card (through MasterCard, Visa, or American Express) over the phone, if you prefer not to use the web. To make a credit card donation by phone, please contact Gwen Campbell, at gjcampbell@dallasfoundation.org or call (214) 741-9898, Ext 100.
	What is the process for making additional gifts to my existing fund?
	Contact Lesley Martinelli, at lmartinelli@dallasfoundation.org or call (214) 741-9898, Ext. 111 so we can ensure that your wishes are understood. You can then either send us a check, transfer cash, or send us stock with the notation that the gift is an addition to your fund. We can also accept other kinds of assets.
	Can I establish more than one type of fund at The Dallas Foundation?
	Absolutely. A donor can have more than one fund, and funds of multiple types, at The Dallas Foundation. A single fund can also change its character over time, such as a donor advised fund that becomes a field of interest fund when the original donor dies.