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DAF & ESTATE GIVING

Maximize your impact through donor-advised funds.

Support connection-based education with tax-smart giving that protects students and strengthens communities.

our mission

Human connection is the foundation of wellbeing.

Nest advances wellbeing through education, storytelling, and innovation. By leveraging emerging research and human connection, we design equitable public health solutions that strengthen communities and disrupt cycles of harm.

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Three reasons to invest in the NEST Mission

Connection Prevents Harm

Isolation and disconnection are at the root of violence, mental health crises, and harm in our schools and communities. Our programs build the meaningful relationships and sense of belonging that protect students and help them thrive.

Public Health Through Connection Education

We treat violence, trauma, and mental health challenges as preventable public health issues, not inevitable outcomes. By teaching students the skills to build healthy and meaningful relationships, we address root causes and create measurable improvements in community wellbeing.

Progress Rooted in Research

Our educational advisors are active experts in psychiatry, neurodevelopment, developmental psychology, neuroscience, counseling, and digital safety. Their ongoing research and clinical practice directly inform our curricula, ensuring every lesson reflects the latest evidence.

Why Give

The Benefits of DAF Giving

Immediate Tax Benefits, Flexible Timing

Receive an immediate tax deduction when you contribute to your DAF, then recommend grants to Nest whenever it makes sense for you

Smart Giving with Appreciated Assets

Donate stock or other securities directly to your DAF to avoid capital gains tax while maximizing the value of your gift to organizations like Nest.

Family Engagement and Lasting Legacy

Involve family members in charitable decisions and create a lasting tradition of giving that reflects your values for generations to come.

How to give from your DAF

Recommend a grant to Nest through your provider (Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, etc.). Search for our organization or use our Tax ID: 20-1168581.

Reach out directly to your DAF administrator and request a grant to Nest.

Contact Libby Spears at lspears@nestfoundation.org for personalized assistance with your gift.

You can recommend Nest to your clients using our Tax ID: 20-1168581. Donations are tax-deductible and we welcome contributions through Donor-Advised Funds, appreciated securities, and other planned giving vehicles.

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