This page answers common questions that donors ask about international giving through Give2Asia. If you can’t find the answer to your question here, please contact us.
Current and prospective nonprofit partners: please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions for Charities.
Give2Asia is a U.S.-based philanthropic organization that enables donors around the world to carry out end-to-end grantmaking in China, including Taiwan and Hong Kong SAR. With deep local knowledge, decades of experience, and dedicated in-region offices, Give2Asia provides individuals, corporations, and associations with trusted guidance and practical resources to ensure their philanthropy is compliant, impactful, and aligned with local contexts.
Give2Asia’s mission is to strengthen communities across Asia by making cross-border giving more accessible, efficient, and effective. The organization envisions healthy, resilient, and prosperous communities supported through responsible cross-border philanthropy and locally led development.
Give2Asia is a 501(c)(3) public charity registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with offices in Beijing.
U.S. donors can support a wide range of causes through Give2Asia by making grants to locally registered charitable organizations in the regions where we operate. All recipient organizations must successfully complete Give2Asia’s rigorous due diligence process, and all grants are structured to comply fully with applicable regulations in both the giving and receiving countries, ensuring responsible and compliant cross-border philanthropy.
Give2Asia is grounded in the belief that sustainable impact is best achieved through strong local knowledge and close engagement with the communities being served. Our programs are therefore shaped by both donor priorities and the demonstrated needs of trusted local partners. While donors may support a broad spectrum of charitable activities, our most frequently funded program areas include education, health, livelihoods and workforce development, and disaster relief.
The purpose of submitting a gift form is to ensure that Give2Asia can accurately track, process, and record your donation in accordance with your intentions. The information provided on the gift form allows us to correctly allocate the contribution to the appropriate fund, apply any specific designations, and maintain accurate records for accounting, reporting, and compliance purposes. Submitting a completed gift form helps ensure timely acknowledgment of your gift and enables Give2Asia to steward your donation responsibly and transparently.
Give2Asia accepts a variety of donation methods to make it easy for individuals and organizations to support international charities and projects.
1. Online Credit/Debit Card Donations
– Donations can be made directly on Give2Asia’s fundraising pages using major credit or debit cards via the online donation form.
– If you would like to set up a recurring donation/automated monthly donations, the online donation form can be used to set this up.
2. Bank Transfer/Wire Transfers (ACH/Wire)
– Donors may give by bank transfer (ACH/Wire) using the information below:
For ACH Delivery:
Primary Bank Routing Number: 322271627
Account Number: 80002028216
Account Name: GIVE2ASIA
For Wire Transfers:
Bank Routing Number: 021000021
SWIFT Code: CHASUS33
General Bank Reference Address: JPMorgan Chase, New York, NY 10017
Account Number: 80002028216
Account Name: GIVE2ASIA
3. Checks
– Give2Asia accepts traditional mailed donations by checks. Please send all check donations to:
Give2Asia
Two Embarcadero Center
8th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
4. Publicly-Traded Securities
– Donations in the form of stocks or other publicly-traded securities are accepted. Please use the following instructions:
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
DTC # 0164, Code 40
Account #: 8697-0768
Account Name: Give2Asia
5. Cryptocurrency
– Give2Asia supports crypto donations: charities with a Friends Fund can accept bitcoin and other popular cryptocurrencies through a partner platform (Every.org), which converts crypto to cash and transfers it into the Friends Fund.
6. QCD/IRA
– QCD is an acceptable form of donation. Please reach out to your IRA for additional information on how to make a charitable donation to Give2Asia. If your IRA requires any information from Give2Asia, please let us know, and we are happy to provide it.
Please note that some IRAs may not have Give2Asia’s address updated in their systems.
Donations made to Give2Asia may be eligible for charitable tax benefits, subject to the laws and regulations of the relevant jurisdiction. Tax receipts and gift acknowledgments can only be issued by the specific Give2Asia charitable entity to which the donation is made.
Donors are responsible for ensuring that their contribution is directed to the appropriate Give2Asia entity in the jurisdiction where they intend to claim tax benefits. Please note that donations cannot be refunded once a tax acknowledgment has been issued.
For additional information, we encourage you to review our Tax Benefits page. Should you have any questions, please contact us prior to submitting your gift.
For credit card donations, gift acknowledgments and tax receipts (“acknowledgments”) are issued electronically and sent to the email address you provide at the time of donation. If you do not receive your acknowledgment within one hour, please check your spam or junk folder. If you are unable to locate the acknowledgement, please contact us.
For donations made through other methods, acknowledgments are issued once the contribution has been received and processed by our team. Processing times may range from one to four weeks, depending on the donation method. If your donation is time-sensitive, we encourage you to contact us in advance so we may advise you on the most efficient option.
For credit card donations, gift processing and acknowledgment may take up to four weeks. Timing can vary depending on the date the donation is made and the month-end processing cycles.
For Friends Funds: Donations—including credit card contributions—are deposited into the established fund at Give2Asia and may be requested by the nonprofit as needed. For Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan partners: While a donation may be processed and allocated to the partner’s fund, the timing of when funds are transferred to the local organization depends on the partner’s needs and formal funding requests to Give2Asia. For grant disbursement for Mainland China partners, please refer to the timeline information under Donor-Advised Funds.
For Donor-Advised Funds: For Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan: It generally takes approximately six to eight weeks from the time Give2Asia receives the contribution for grant funds to be disbursed to the grantee.
For Mainland China partners: Grantmaking involves a longer timeline due to regulatory requirements. All international grants must be submitted to the relevant Professional Supervisory Unit (PSU) and the Public Security Bureau (PSB) for approval. These approvals are currently estimated to take an additional three to four months and are subject to designated submission windows in April, August, and December.
In disaster response or other urgent situations, fund transfers are expedited whenever possible.
If your donation is time-sensitive or you have questions about processing timelines, we encourage you to contact us in advance so we can provide guidance tailored to your circumstances.
Give2Asia is a nonprofit organization, and the majority of our operating revenue is derived from the donors and funders we support. Fees are essential to sustaining the infrastructure, expertise, and oversight required to facilitate compliant, effective, and well-monitored international grantmaking.
To cover the costs associated with due diligence, regulatory compliance, grant administration, and ongoing monitoring, Give2Asia applies the following fees:
In addition, third-party transaction fees apply for certain donation methods. Credit card processors typically charge approximately 2–3.5% per transaction, while cryptocurrency processors charge approximately 1% in transaction fees.
Give2Asia does not charge annual fees and imposes no minimum activity requirements for donors or Friends Funds.
By default, Give2Asia does not assess investment management fees. However, if a donor elects to implement an investment policy for a Donor-Advised Fund, a management fee of 1% of the fund’s average annual balance applies, assessed quarterly at 0.25%.
These fees enable Give2Asia to maintain high standards of accountability, regulatory compliance, and local expertise while ensuring that donor funds are stewarded responsibly and deployed for meaningful impact. To learn more about the fees applicable to your gift, we invite you to request a consultation with our international grantmaking team.
Yes. Donating to support charitable organizations in China through Give2Asia is both effective and reliable. In a context where trusted relationships and in-person engagement are essential, Give2Asia’s long-standing presence and experienced in-country staff enable donors to build meaningful, long-term partnerships with local communities and nonprofit organizations.
Give2Asia was among the first international philanthropic organizations to officially register a China Representative Office following the implementation of the Overseas NGO (ONGO) Law in 2017. As a result, partnering with Give2Asia is one of the most straightforward and compliant ways for donors to support charitable work in Mainland China.
Give2Asia offers a comprehensive suite of services to support grantmaking in China, including:
For an overview of the grantmaking landscape in China, we invite you to read our introductory blog post on this topic.
Yes, you can donate via your donor-advised fund. Reach out to your DAF Advisor for how to route donations to Give2Asia.
Give2Asia is also connected with Chariot (DAFpay). DAFpay is a donor-advised fund (DAF) payment option created by Chariot that lets donors contribute directly from their DAF accounts right at the point of online giving — similar to choosing Apple Pay or credit card options on a donation form.
It aims to make DAF giving:
Give2Asia conducts rigorous due diligence to ensure grant funds are used responsibly and for their intended purpose. With experienced in-country staff and deep local knowledge, we identify credible, high-performing organizations with strong track records and innovative approaches to addressing community needs.
Why Due Diligence Matters
When a donor recommends an organization that has not yet been approved, Give2Asia conducts a thorough eligibility review. As regulations governing international philanthropy have become more complex, due diligence is essential to ensure accountability, legal compliance, and responsible use of funds. Give2Asia’s process is designed to prevent misuse of charitable funds and to comply with all applicable U.S. laws and guidelines, including anti–terrorist financing regulations and best practices for international grantmaking.
Our approach balances rigor with practicality—ensuring strong oversight without placing unnecessary burden on qualified grantees.
Organizational Due Diligence
Give2Asia’s review of prospective grantees typically includes:
Project Due Diligence
For each grant, Give2Asia also:
Together, these steps ensure donors can give internationally with confidence, knowing their philanthropy is compliant, well-managed, and impactful.
Learn more about why due diligence matters for international donations.
The due diligence process typically takes an average of four to six weeks and is a necessary step to ensure compliance, accountability, and responsible grantmaking. Timelines may vary depending on the completeness and timeliness of the documentation provided by the grantee.
Global philanthropy has grown in importance in recent years, but it has also become increasingly complex due to evolving regulations that require thorough due diligence and a deep understanding of grantees. Give2Asia has the expertise to navigate U.S. government regulations on overseas grantmaking, ensuring that all grants comply with current laws and best practices.
Key regulations and compliance measures include:
Donor-Advised Fund Provisions of the Pension Protection Act of 2006: This legislation defines donor-advised funds and governs their operations, including international grantmaking. Give2Asia’s fund and grant administration policies fully comply with the Act. In most cases, we follow the “expenditure responsibility” procedure, which involves pre-grant inquiries, formal grant agreements, separate accounting for charitable funds, and ongoing financial tracking and reporting.
USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 (reauthorized 2005): This law increases criminal penalties for knowingly or intentionally providing material support or resources to terrorist organizations.
Executive Order 13224: This order prohibits transactions with entities linked to terrorism and freezes all assets under their control. Give2Asia screens all principals of prospective grantees against relevant prohibited persons and organizations lists.
U.S. Department of the Treasury Anti-Terrorist Financing Guidelines: These voluntary best practices provide guidance for U.S.-based charities on compliance with the PATRIOT Act and Executive Order 13224, including proper procedures for making international grants and transferring funds. Give2Asia incorporates these practices throughout the grant lifecycle, from vetting grantees to administering and monitoring grants.
Give2Asia continuously monitors the evolving regulatory landscape to ensure that international grantmaking is conducted responsibly, compliantly, and with the highest standards of accountability.
A Facebook Fundraiser is the best way to run a crowd-funding campaign for a nonprofit you support through Give2Asia. Facebook will transfer 100% of funds raised to Give2Asia, enabling your donors to receive any applicable tax benefits.
To raise funds for a nonprofit through Give2Asia:
Publicizing Give2Asia: Public use of Give2Asia’s name or trademarks must comply with any contracts signed with Give2Asia and with our Brand Guidelines for Partners. Please read this document, as it includes important requirements and guidelines.
Publicizing corporate grants: Grantees and Friends Fund partners should be aware that some funders require written approval before using their name, logo, and/or publicizing a Give2Asia grant.
Grant terminology: In general, the organization that has “made a grant” or is a “project sponsor” is Give2Asia. The donor can be said to have “made the grant possible” or “supported” the organization. The donor can also be said to have “made a donation to Give2Asia for the purposes of supporting education in China.”
This is important for legal reasons that preserve Give2Asia’s independence and the donor’s tax benefits, and not because Give2Asia seeks to deny the donor recognition.
When in doubt, please consult your Give2Asia Philanthropy Advisor.
Religion and faith-based organizations play a vital role in many communities across China. Give2Asia and its donors recognize this and support faith-based institutions operating in the region, provided that grants are used exclusively for charitable activities that deliver a clear public benefit. All grants to such organizations are subject to the same rigorous due diligence applied to all prospective grantees.
During due diligence, Give2Asia evaluates the organization’s mission and activities to ensure they:
Restricted Uses of Grants:
Examples of Eligible Programs:
This approach ensures that support to faith-based organizations in China advances charitable impact while adhering to legal, ethical, and public benefit standards.
