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Donor Advised Funds
A flexible way to organize your charitable giving and support the causes that matter most to you.
A SIMPLE WAY TO MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE
Give. Grow. Grant.
A donor advised fund gives you the flexibility to support the causes you care about, today and for years to come.
Contribute to your fund
Make a charitable gift of cash, securities or other assets. Receive applicable charitable tax benefits.
Build your charitable resources
Your gift is invested and managed to help your fund grow over time. We handle the details so your generosity can go further.
Recommend grants
Recommend grants to qualified charitable organizations. Support the causes and community you care about most.
Donor Advised Funds at a Glance
Key details about establishing and managing your donor advised fund.
Endowed or Non-Endowed?
Choose the fund structure that best aligns with your charitable goals.
Give in the Way That Works for You
A donor advised fund can be established or added to with a variety of charitable assets, including:
Cash
Make a charitable contribution by check or electronic transfer.
Stocks & Securities
Contribute appreciated securities and other eligible investments.
Real Estate
Explore gifts of eligible residential, commercial or other real property.
Business & Other Complex Assets
Explore gifts of privately held business interests and other complex assets.
Have another type of asset in mind? Contact us to explore your options.
*Acceptance of non-cash and complex assets is subject to Community Foundation of Henderson gift acceptance policies and review.
Your Giving. Your Community. Your Foundation.
Get the convenience of a donor advised fund with the personal service and local knowledge of your community foundation.
Local Knowledge & Personal Service
Work directly with people who know Henderson, its nonprofits and the needs and opportunities in our community.
More Ways to Give
We can work with you and your professional advisors to explore gifts beyond cash, including appreciated securities, real estate and other assets.*
Simple Administration
We handle the administration, recordkeeping, due diligence and grant processing so you can focus on your charitable goals.
Your Giving. Your Community.
Your fund is administered right here in Henderson by a local community foundation dedicated to strengthening our community for generations.
*Acceptance of non-cash and complex assets is subject to Community Foundation of Henderson gift acceptance policies and review.
Compare Your Options
See how a donor advised fund at the Community Foundation of Henderson compares with other approaches to charitable giving.
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CFH Donor Advised Fund |
Private Foundation |
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| Simple to establish without creating a separate charitable organization | ✓ | — |
| No separate annual tax return for the individual fund | ✓ | — |
| No required annual grant distribution* | ✓ | 5% minimum distribution generally applies |
| Foundation handles grant administration and nonprofit due diligence | ✓ | Managed by foundation |
| Foundation handles investment and administrative oversight | ✓ | Managed by foundation |
| Option to recommend grants anonymously | ✓ | Limited privacy |
| Personalized support from a local team | ✓ | Must arrange separately |
| Local knowledge of Henderson's needs, nonprofits and opportunities | ✓ | — |
| Support identifying and evaluating charitable organizations | ✓ | Self-managed |
| Ability to consider gifts of complex assets** | ✓ | ✓ |
| Opportunity to involve family and successor advisors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Administrative fees support a community-based charitable organization | ✓ | — |
*Donor advised funds are not subject to the federal annual minimum distribution requirement that generally applies to private foundations. Endowed CFH funds remain subject to the Foundation's spending policy.
**Acceptance of non-cash and complex assets is subject to Community Foundation of Henderson gift acceptance policies and review.
Log in to the Fund Advisor Portal to view your fund and recommend grants.
Ready to Start a Fund?
Let’s talk about your charitable goals and whether a donor advised fund is right for you.
