Give Through Your Donor-Advised Fund
If you have a donor-advised fund, recommending a grant to Xiente is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to support families breaking the cycle of poverty in North Philadelphia.
A Smarter Way to Give
A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account established at a sponsoring organization — such as a community foundation, financial institution, or national charity. You contribute assets to the fund, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to nonprofits like Xiente over time.
DAFs have become one of the most popular charitable giving vehicles in the United States because they combine the tax efficiency of a private foundation with the simplicity of a checking account — without the administrative burden.
If you already have a DAF, recommending a grant to Xiente takes just a few minutes. If you are considering opening one, speak with your financial advisor about whether a DAF is right for your giving strategy.
Immediate Tax Deduction
Contribute to your DAF and receive an immediate charitable deduction — even before you decide which organizations to support.
Tax-Free Growth
Assets in your DAF can be invested and grow tax-free, potentially increasing the total amount available for charitable giving.
No Minimum Grant Size
Recommend grants to Xiente in any amount, at any time. There is no minimum grant requirement for most DAF sponsors.
Give on Your Timeline
Take your time deciding when and how much to grant. Your DAF assets remain available until you are ready to recommend a grant.
Four Simple Steps
Recommending a grant to Xiente from your DAF is straightforward. Here's how the process works:
Contact Your DAF Sponsor
Log into your donor-advised fund account or contact your sponsoring organization (Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, your community foundation, etc.).
Recommend a Grant to Xiente
Request a grant recommendation to Xiente. Our legal name is Xiente (EIN: 23-9233412), located at 174 Diamond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122.
Specify Your Intent (Optional)
You may designate your DAF grant for a specific Xiente program — Early Education, Workforce Development, the Prosperity Project, or our general operating fund.
We Receive Your Gift
Once your DAF sponsor approves the grant, Xiente receives the funds directly. We will acknowledge your gift and send you an impact update.
Xiente EIN & Legal Name
EIN: 23-9233412 Legal name: Xiente (formerly Norris Square Community Alliance, Inc.) Address: 174 Diamond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 This is everything your DAF sponsor needs to process your grant recommendation.
Your DAF Grant Creates Lasting Change
For over 45 years, Xiente has been a trusted anchor institution in North Philadelphia — providing comprehensive, integrated services that address the root causes of poverty, not just its symptoms.
Early Education
Bilingual preschool programs (Early Head Start, Head Start, Mobile Preschool) for children ages 4 months–5 years.
Workforce Development
Job training, career coaching, and employment placement for adults seeking economic mobility.
Prosperity Project
Guaranteed income, financial coaching, and asset-building for families living in poverty.
Community Health & Housing
Affordable housing development and community health initiatives for North Philadelphia residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
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