What’s the minimum to open a Donor Advised Fund? There isn’t a minimum to open a fund at the Longmont Community 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.