Can I make a grant for event sponsorship?

Grants cannot be made that would result in a personal benefit to any individual (as provided by Federal tax law). This means that a donor advised fund grant cannot be used to:  

• Pay an enforceable charitable irrevocable pledge obligation

• Purchase a membership at a nonprofit that provides benefits of value

• Purchase a fundraising event ticket  

• Earmark support to a person or family being served by or working for the recipient charity, including other advisors to the fund or parties related to the donor