Grant recommendations can be made in support of non-legally binding pledges. Accordingly, you may tell charities that you "intend to recommend a grant from your donor-advised fund in the amount of [$]" so they know your grant recommendation is being made in response to a charitable organization’s request for a commitment.
When submitting a grant recommendation online, once you confirm that the charity does not consider your pledge to be legally binding, select “Pledge (non-binding)” from the grant use menu.
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Can I make a pledge with a donor-advised fund?
