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Fund Types
Most donors choose to create their own funds within the Foundation. These fund types can serve your diverse interests and charitable goals. Visit the sections below to learn more about the various types of funds:

 Donor Advised Funds

Donor Advised Funds allow you or others you designate to recommend grants to organizations of your choice.

 Community Funds
Community funds benefit specific communities and support many charitable organizations and purposes within those communities.

 Unrestricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds are the most flexible and responsive to emerging community needs.

 Field of Interest Funds
Field of Interest Funds allow you to select areas of interest you would like to support. 

 Designated Funds
Designated Funds support specific charitable organizations that you identify when you make your gift.

 Scholarship Funds
Scholarship Funds make grants to students in academic or interest areas that you designate.




Is A Family Foundation for You?
Download this comparison chart to help you decide between a private foundation or donor advised fund.

Download:
Establishing Family Foundations: Two Alternatives


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What Is a Donor Advised Fund?

Download:
Donor Advised Funds Brochure


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