Establish a Fund
For Individuals
You’re supporting your favorite causes in lots of ways. Volunteering, serving on boards, donating food and clothing, celebrating at events, and purchasing products that support a cause are just a few of the ways you are making a difference in the lives of others. At the center of your philanthropy is charitable giving. By working with us and setting up your own fund, you can organize and maximize your financial support of charitable organizations.
For Families
Philanthropy is an important part of your family’s traditions and values. You enjoy involving your children and grandchildren in your charitable giving. Not only do you want to deepen those intergenerational connections, but you also are committed to leaving a legacy to your children, grandchildren, and community. You can do all of this through planning and tools to continue support of the causes you love. That’s exactly what our team will help you do.
For Businesses
The rise of social media and a growing focus on community impact in our society means that we are now living in a social impact culture. Today’s business leaders are excited about the growth opportunities made possible because of the social impact culture mindset of their employees and customers. By establishing a corporate fund, you can work with our team to organize and celebrate your company’s financial support of its favorite causes.
Whatever your charitable giving goals may be, our team can connect you with a fund to catalyze progress for nonprofit organizations and the community.
Our board of directors and staff are committed to understanding your perspectives on the challenges facing the quality of life in our region. Deeply familiar with local nonprofits, we can serve as a resource to help you give when, how, and to the causes you want. Our tools and back-office administration capabilities make it easy to keep your giving organized and tax-savvy.
| Donor Advised Funds
A Donor Advised Fund at ACF is a simple, flexible way to manage your charitable giving. It offers many of the benefits of a private foundation— without the added complexity or expense— allowing you to establish a fund in the name of your family, business, or in honor of someone special. You receive an immediate tax deduction when you contribute, and you can recommend grants to qualified charities over time, while ACF handles all administration, investment management, and grant processing.
| Field of Interest Funds
A Field of Interest Fund at ACF allows donors to support a specific cause or area of interest, such as the arts, education, or health. The donor defines the focus when the fund is established, and ACF helps identify organizations that can make the greatest impact within that field and collaborates with a committee to make grant recommendations.
| Designated Funds
A Designated Fund at ACF provides ongoing support to specific nonprofit(s) chosen by the donor. The named organization(s) receives an annual grant from the fund, helping ensure long-term impact and stability.
| Agency Funds
An Agency Fund at ACF is a strategic financial tool designed specifically for nonprofits. These funds support your organization’s immediate needs while building long-term sustainability. ACF manages investment oversight, accounting, and reporting—allowing nonprofit leaders to remain focused on mission and community impact.
| Scholarship Funds
ACF’s Scholarship Funds connect students to individuals passionate about education to enable more students to reach their educational goals. Scholarship funds may be established to benefit a specific student demographic, school, or field of study.
| Endowed Funds
Any of ACF’s fund options can be established as an endowed fund, providing lasting support for the community. An endowed fund preserves its principal while a portion of the assets is distributed each year according to ACF’s Endowed Spending Policy, creating a reliable, long-term source of funding to address community needs as they arise.
| Memorial Funds
Memorial Funds are created in honor of a loved one and can be set up using any of ACF’s fund types, allowing donors to celebrate life while supporting causes and organizations that mattered most to them.
| Resources
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Stephanie Gianneschi
Director of Philanthropic Services
| Interested in establishing a fund?
To learn more about establishing a fund, contact Stephanie Gianneschi, Director of Philanthropic Services, at (970) 925-9300 ext. 219 or via email.