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Your donor-advised fund can fund pediatric cancer research at eight leading institutions. Recommend a grant from this page in minutes.

You've already set these funds aside for charity. Direct them to pediatric cancer research · zero processing fees, 100% to the science.
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$327B1
Held in U.S. DAFs
$65B1
Granted Annually
8
Institutions United

How It Works

Granting from your donor-advised fund takes minutes, not days.

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Choose DAFpay Above

Click the widget at the top of this page and select your DAF sponsor from the list. Log in securely.

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Enter the amount you'd like to grant. Add a recurring schedule for monthly or quarterly giving.

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What Your DAF Gift Can Do

Every dollar from your donor-advised fund goes directly to childhood cancer research. The examples below are illustrative of representative research costs, not fixed prices.

$2,500
Sequence One Tumor

Decodes the DNA of one childhood cancer tumor, giving scientists the blueprint to find new treatments.

$5,000
Map One Tumor's Inner Biology

Reveals how individual cancer cells resist treatment and where they are vulnerable to new drugs.

$10,000
Fund One Canine Trial Patient

Dogs develop the same bone cancer as children · what works in them moves faster into human trials.

$25,000
Run One Preclinical Experiment

Tests whether a new treatment can stop childhood cancer from spreading before it reaches a clinical trial.

Considering a larger grant or multi-year commitment?

The Urgent Reality

Childhood cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death in American children, yet pediatric research receives less than 4% of the National Cancer Institute's budget.2 Within that underfunded category, osteosarcoma · a bone cancer that strikes in the mid-teens · has seen survival rates barely improve in 40 years.3

The Bardo Foundation has committed $500,000 to Break Through Cancer’s Defying Osteosarcoma TeamLab, an eight-institution, four-year research collaboration with a total scale of approximately $15 million. Your DAF grant extends this runway.

Memorial Sloan Kettering · MD Anderson · Dana-Farber · Johns Hopkins Kimmel · Stanford · UCSF · Tufts · BC Cancer Research Institute

40 years of treatment stagnation3 <4% of NCI budget goes to pediatric research2 $500K committed by Bardo 8 institutions united

Year 1

Cross-site assay standardization and patient cohort assembly

Year 2

Biomarker validation and patient-derived model generation

Year 3

Phase II trial enrollment across participating sites

Year 4

Interim readout, publication, and translation to clinical practice

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Funding the Best in Childhood Cancer Research

Break Through Cancer’s Defying Osteosarcoma TeamLab unites eight of the leading cancer research centers in North America, working as a single coordinated team rather than independent labs.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
Stanford Medicine
UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
BC Cancer Research Institute

Led by Break Through Cancer. Your DAF grant lets this team deliver faster trials, smarter diagnostics, and new hope for children like Bernardo.

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Why Give Through a Donor-Advised Fund?

DAF giving is one of the most efficient ways to support childhood cancer research.

100% Goes to Research

DAF grants carry no credit card or processing fees. Your full contribution goes directly toward childhood cancer research.

Tax-Efficient Giving

You received your deduction when you funded your DAF. Now direct those funds to fight childhood cancer with zero tax complexity.

Recurring Grants Available

Set up monthly, quarterly, or annual grants to provide the predictable funding that sustains multi-year research programs.

Choosing a Childhood Cancer Charity for Your DAF Grant

Five questions a careful donor asks before recommending a grant · and how The Bardo Foundation answers each.

The questionHow much of my grant actually reaches the research?

100%. DAF grants carry no credit-card or processing fees, so your full recommendation funds science rather than transaction costs.

The questionCan I verify where the money goes?

Yes. Grants support a named, eight-institution research collaboration · Break Through Cancer's Defying Osteosarcoma TeamLab. The Bardo Foundation is a 501(c)(3), EIN 30-1281323, verifiable on the IRS database and holder of Candid's 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency.

The questionIs the research coordinated or fragmented?

Coordinated. The eight centers work as one team under Break Through Cancer, not as independent labs. Bardo's $500,000 commitment is structured into a single collaboration with a total scale of roughly $15 million.

The questionIs the funding focused or spread thin?

Focused. Within pediatric cancer · already under 4% of the National Cancer Institute's budget · Bardo's flagship commitment targets osteosarcoma, a bone cancer whose survival rates have not improved since 1980.

The questionCan I give efficiently from my DAF?

Yes. Recommend a grant in minutes through the widget above, which works with 1,000+ DAF sponsors, or grant directly using Bardo's EIN. Recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual grants are supported.

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Find Your DAF Sponsor

Open your DAF sponsor's portal in a new tab and paste Bardo's grant info. Ordered by total DAF assets under management.

DAF sponsor not listed? Contact · grant directly using EIN 30-1281323

For Financial Advisors & Referral Partners

We recognize the role financial advisors, community foundations, and estate attorneys play in shaping clients' charitable legacies. The Bardo Foundation is here to support your work.

  • Impact-focused giving options for pediatric cancer research
  • Streamlined grant process with clear instructions
  • Dedicated team for complex gift structures or designations
  • Materials demonstrating research impact for client conversations

Grant Recommendation Details

Use the following legal name and tax identification when making a grant from your DAF.

Legal Information

Organization
The Bardo Foundation Inc
Tax ID (EIN)
30-1281323
Tax Status
501(c)(3)
Address
2555 Ponce de Leon BlvdSuite 600Coral Gables, FL 33134
Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency 2026
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Verified via the IRS TEOS database.

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If you've already granted from your DAF, please let us know so we can properly thank you. Include your name and email in the notes field when submitting your recommendation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a donor-advised fund (DAF)?
A donor-advised fund is a charitable giving account at a public charity or financial institution. It allows you to make a tax-deductible contribution, let the funds grow tax-free, and recommend grants to qualified nonprofits like The Bardo Foundation over time. U.S. DAFs hold over $327 billion in assets and distribute roughly $65 billion in annual grants, making them among the fastest-growing charitable vehicles in the United States (Annual DAF Report 2025, National Philanthropic Trust).
How should I choose a childhood cancer charity to support through my DAF?
Evaluate four things: how much of your grant reaches research after fees; whether the recipient's work is verifiable through named institutions, an EIN, and independent transparency ratings; whether the research is coordinated rather than fragmented; and whether you can grant efficiently from your DAF. The Bardo Foundation passes 100% of DAF grants to research with no processing fees, funds a named eight-institution osteosarcoma collaboration through Break Through Cancer, is a verifiable 501(c)(3) (EIN 30-1281323) holding Candid's 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency, and accepts grants from over 1,000 DAF sponsors.
How do I grant to The Bardo Foundation from my DAF?
The fastest way is the DAFpay widget at the top of this page. It works with Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, Daffy, Morgan Stanley GIFT, and hundreds more. Alternatively, log into your DAF sponsor's portal and recommend a grant using our legal name (The Bardo Foundation Inc) and EIN (30-1281323).
Are DAF grants tax-deductible?
You received your deduction when you contributed to your DAF. Grants from your DAF to The Bardo Foundation do not generate an additional deduction, but they direct your already tax-advantaged charitable funds to childhood cancer research at no further cost to you.
Can I make recurring grants from my DAF?
Yes. Many DAF sponsors allow monthly, quarterly, or annual recurring grants. Recurring support is especially valuable because it provides the predictable funding researchers need to sustain multi-year clinical trials.
What types of assets can I contribute to a DAF?
Cash, publicly traded securities, long-term appreciated assets, real estate, and other non-cash assets. Donating appreciated stock is especially tax-efficient: you can avoid capital gains taxes while receiving a fair market value deduction.
How much does it cost to open a DAF?
Minimums vary. Some institutions like Daffy have no minimum; others (Fidelity, Schwab) typically start at $5,000. Annual fees range from 0.15% to 0.60% of account balance, though many sponsors offer no-fee options for cash-based funds.
Can I name The Bardo Foundation as a beneficiary?
Yes. By naming The Bardo Foundation as a full or partial beneficiary, you create a lasting legacy that funds childhood cancer research beyond your lifetime. Contact your DAF sponsor to update your designation using our legal name and EIN.
What's the difference between a DAF and a private foundation?
DAFs are simpler to establish with no startup costs or annual filing requirements. Private foundations require more oversight, including annual filings, minimum 5% distribution rules, and board governance. Tax advantages are generally more favorable with DAFs, including higher deduction limits.
Are there minimum payout requirements for DAFs?
Unlike private foundations, DAFs currently have no federally mandated minimum payout requirement. Policies vary by institution. We encourage granting regularly so your funds can make an impact now, when children need it most.
What information should I include in my grant recommendation?
Include our legal name (The Bardo Foundation Inc), EIN (30-1281323), and address (2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 600, Coral Gables, FL 33134). Also include your full name and email in the notes field so we can acknowledge your gift and keep you updated on the research it supports.

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