Open a Charitable Fund
Find the fund that matches your philanthropic goals
We offer a variety of charitable funds for individuals, families, businesses, and community organizations, and can help you choose the fund that best accomplishes your goals for giving without the expense of a private foundation. Please browse our menu of fund types below to learn more about how the Foundation can assist your philanthropic giving. For more information about each of these options and our partnership with our fundholders, please contact our Fundholder Resources team or browse our charitable giving resources.
Find the Charitable Fund That Is Right For You
- Donor Advised Fund
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A Donor Advised Fund is ideal if you plan to support multiple organizations, as it allows you to manage all of your giving through one account with ultimate flexibility.
- Designated Fund
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A Designated Fund allows you to make grants automatically to specific nonprofits, and if endowed, will provide regular support in perpetuity.
- Field of Interest Fund
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A Field of Interest Fund offers you the opportunity to support evolving community needs by focusing on an area of interest that you choose, like animal services or the performing arts, relying on the expertise of the Foundation's staff.
- Scholarship Fund
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A Scholarship Fund helps support deserving students according to the selection criteria that are important to you.
- Options for Planned Giving
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There are a variety of ways that you can be charitable beyond your lifetime. A Legacy Fund allows you to give through your will or estate plan when you no longer need the assets, enabling you to leave a charitable legacy that reflects your values.
- Funds for Nonprofit Organizations
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Nonprofits that want to give their donors a way to support the mission of the organization forever may consider opening an endowment at the Foundation.
OPENING A FUND IS EASY
Having a charitable fund at the Foundation makes it easy for you to support the causes and organizations you care about locally or across the country. You can use a variety of assets to create a fund, ensuring your giving is convenient and impactful.
READY TO GET STARTED? CONTACT THE FUNDHOLDER RESOURCES TEAM TO SCHEDULE A MEETING
Ready to Open a Charitable Fund?
We are here to help you simplify your giving and strengthen your impact. We look forward to helping make your philanthropy powerful and rewarding, creating the lasting change you want to see — in this community and beyond.