Ways to Give
Every gift helps create safety and healing for survivors of domestic violence in Delaware County.
There are many ways to support the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County (DAP). Choose the option that works best for you. If you have questions, we are happy to help.
How does my gift help victims of domestic violence?
Every gift, no matter how large or small, helps create safety for victims of domestic violence and their children. Your support makes possible lifesaving services including counseling, legal advocacy and legal representation, safe shelter, and housing services.
Give Online
Make a secure one-time or monthly gift online. It is the fastest way to put your support to work for survivors right away.
Give by Check
Make checks payable to Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County and mail to:
Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County
14 W Second St
Media, PA 19063
Tax ID: 23-2053144
Gifts of Stock and Securities
Giving appreciated stock can be one of the most tax-smart ways to give. If you have held the stock for more than one year, you may be able to deduct its full market value and avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation. Please consult your financial or tax advisor about your situation.
Transfer information:
Account holder: Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County
Vanguard Account #: 0011-09945010994
DTC #: 0062
If your investments are held at Vanguard: follow Vanguard’s stock gifting instructions.
If your investments are held at another financial institution: that institution will have its own transfer process, but you will need DAP’s account information above.
Please let us know your gift is coming. Brokerage transfers often arrive without the donor’s name. Contact us at development@dapdc.org or 610-565-6272 with your name, the stock name, and the number of shares so we can thank you and provide your gift acknowledgment.
Donor Advised Funds
A donor advised fund (DAF) is a giving program that simplifies your charitable giving and may offer tax benefits. If you have a DAF through Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Vanguard Charitable, a community foundation, or another sponsor, you can recommend a grant to DAP through your fund’s online portal or by contacting your fund administrator.
Legal name: Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County
Tax ID: 23-2053144
Mailing address: 14 W Second St, Media, PA 19063
Please ask your fund to include your name with the grant so we can thank you, and feel free to let us know it is coming at development@dapdc.org or 610-565-6272.
Qualified Charitable Distributions (IRA)
If you are age 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA to DAP through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). A QCD:
- Goes directly from your IRA custodian to DAP
- Is not counted as taxable income
- May count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
How to give: ask your IRA custodian to send a qualified charitable distribution payable to Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Tax ID 23-2053144, at:
Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County
14 W Second St
Media, PA 19063
Then let us know your gift is coming at development@dapdc.org or 610-565-6272. IRA checks often do not include the donor’s name.
Annual QCD limits and eligibility rules change. Please consult your financial or tax advisor.
Legacy and Planned Gifts
Leave a lasting legacy of safety and healing for survivors by including DAP in your will, trust, or beneficiary designations. Planned gifts are the ultimate expression of generosity and commitment to the long-term safety of the victims and survivors we serve.
Tax Credit Programs for Businesses
Pennsylvania Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP): Special Program Priorities (SPP)
DAP is a two-time recipient of NAP Special Program Priorities tax credits from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), awarded in 2025 and 2026. Through NAP, businesses can support survivors in Delaware County and recoup up to 90% of their contribution as a Pennsylvania state tax credit. Credits can be used in the year of the contribution and carried forward up to five more years, and can be sold or passed through to shareholders, members, or partners. DAP handles most of the paperwork.
Eligible contributors include businesses subject to PA Corporate Net Income, Bank Shares, Insurance Premiums, Title Insurance & Trust Company Shares, or Mutual Thrift Institutions tax, as well as pass-through entities (partnerships, single-member LLCs treated as disregarded entities, and PA S corporations) whose owners pay Personal Income Tax.
How it works:
- Commit to DAP and file the PA Department of Revenue electronic clearance form.
- DAP applies to DCED by May 31.
- The state awards projects in August or September. If DAP is not awarded, there are no further steps.
- Make your contribution to DAP between July 1 and June 30.
- Claim your tax credit now or in a later year.
Example: A $10,000 contribution can provide up to $9,000 in PA tax credits, with a one-year commitment and nearly a full year to make your payment.
Next application round: DCED opens the next NAP round each spring, and DAP’s application will reflect the priorities DCED announces at that time. Business commitments have been due by May 31.
Download our NAP Tax Credit flyer (PDF) »
To learn more or make a commitment, contact us at development@dapdc.org or 610-565-6272.
Learn more from DCED: Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP), including the program guidelines and Business Contributor Handbook.
This is not tax advice. Please consult your tax advisor about your business’s eligibility.
Matching Gifts
Many employers match their employees’ charitable gifts, sometimes doubling or even tripling your impact. Check with your human resources department to see whether your company has a matching gift program.
In-Kind Donations
Donations of needed items directly support survivors and their families as they rebuild their lives.
Questions? Get in Touch!
Get in touch with our staff to learn about how your donations can change lives in Delaware County.