Donor-Advised Fund Overview 

A donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation of Dickinson County provides a simple, flexible, and tax-efficient way to support the causes you care about. You make a gift to establish the fund and then remain actively involved by recommending grants to the charitable organizations you wish to support. The ease of use and potential tax advantages make donor-advised funds the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the nation and a powerful way to make a lasting impact right here in Dickinson County. 

A donor-advised Fund is right for you if:

• You wish to be actively involved in recommending grants to charities you love
• You want flexibility to give to multiple qualified charities as needs arise
• You want the option to give in your family's name or give anonymously 
• You want to grow your fund for larger grantmaking opportunities in the future                  

Why you would choose a donor-advised fund: 

• Donor-Advised Funds offer simplified record-keeping. You have one tax receipt for the gift you make to your fund in place of multiple receipts from the qualified charitable organizations you support. You can add to the fund anytime and may receive tax benefits with each new gift. 
• You can establish a fund today and make grant recommendations now or in the future. 
• You can involve your family's next generation in recommending grants from your fund and create a legacy of family philanthropy.

How it works

1. You Give -- You make a gift to the community foundation to start your fund.
2. We Grow -- We do all the behind-the-scenes administration, paperwork, and due diligence, and we invest your dollars at the level of strategy in which you recommend. 
3. You Choose -- You recommend grants from the fund to your favorite qualified charitable organizations. Our professional staff ensures the nonprofits you wish to support are in good standing and qualify. 
4. We Grant -- We distribute the grants in your name or anonymously, depending on your preference.

Ready to start your donor-advised fund? Let's talk!  785.263.1863