- What’s the minimum to open a Donor Advised Fund? There isn’t a minimum to open a fund at the Longmont Commun
ity Foundation. You can open a DAF with any amount. - What charities can I support? You can support any IRS-qualified charity with the money you put in your Donor Advised account
- When can I start donating? How do I do it? You can start giving to charities the moment you fund your Donor Advised Fund
- How do I make a grant recommendation from my fund? We take your grant recommendations anytime (by phone, text, email, and online through our donor portal) Payments are processed electronically each week
- Can I support any charity I want? Yes, we make grants on your behalf to any 501(c)(3) IRS-qualified public charity – that means everything from your university, local church, even out-of-state nonprofits and international charities
- Can I set up automatic donations? Yes you can set up reoccurring grants or gifts to your fund online or instruct our staff your intent and schedule
- Download our Benefits of A Donor Advised Fund Benefits-of-a-Donor-Advised-Account-2024 update for more details about establishing your own fund and how ‘bundling’ your donations may help your tax situation.
- Donate to charities you currently support
- Get just one tax receipt for your donation
- Donate cash, stocks, real estate and more to your fund
- Grow your donation by investing it in our Main or Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) strategies OR use your own investment manager to manage your fund.
