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Donor-Advised Funds

  • 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.