Giving that's simpler and smarter

Donor advised funds are simple, convenient and flexible — that’s why they are our most popular fund type.

With one contribution, you can support all your favorite charities now or in the future. Donor advisors may recommend grants to qualified charities anywhere in the United States including faith-based organizations.

Giving that's simpler and smarter

Benefits of donor advised funds

Immediate tax savings

Receive a tax deduction when you make a contribution your fund. With that contribution, you can fund charitable giving activity over a number of years.

Easy to establish

You can establish a fund with a gift of $10,000.  We accept cash, credit card donations, securities, closely held stock, real estate, life insurance, and other illiquid assets.

Ability to consolidate your charitable giving

If you choose to use your donor advised fund for all of your charitable giving you won’t have to itemize donations at tax time. You will only need a record of contributions to your fund.

Insight into our Community

We can share our knowledge about leading community issues and keep you updated on exciting local granting opportunities.

An avenue to pass on your tradition of giving

You have the option to designate multiple living generations of advisors to continue your tradition of generosity.

Investment options

Your professionally managed fund will accrue non-taxable earnings over time. With three asset allocation models, you decide the risk-tolerance for your fund.

Low administrative fees and no administrative work for you

We provide administration and reporting, fund management, community connections, grantmaking expertise and granting opportunities, all for a fee of less than 1%.

Online access to your fund information

As a donor advisor, you have online access to your fund around the clock. You can make grant recommendations to charitable organizations, check your balance and add funds.

The option to make anonymous gifts

As a donor advisor, you have the option to be recognized for your gift­ OR to remain anonymous.

More information about opening a fund:

DA Fund Guidelines and Policies

Click here to view our guidelines and policies around establishing, maintaining, and granting from a donor advised fund.

Gifts we can accept

We accept a wide range of assets to fund your charitable giving strategy. To learn more about the types of gifts we can accept, click here.

Establishing a Fund Form

To begin the process of establishing a fund, please fill out the information in the Donor Advised Fund Form.

Sample Contract

Click here to view a sample Donor Advised Fund contract.

Let's Connect

Have questions about opening a fund? Call us at 920-432-0800 or email a member of our Donor Relations team.

Annie Dart

Vice President of Donor Relations & Communications

Maribeth Franken

Donor Services Manager