Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds are the fastest growing donation vehicle, and for good reason: They’re tax-smart, easy to set up, and accept a variety of asset types. It’s effective giving that empowers you to strengthen your community.
The Benefits
Partnership
We offer opportunities that allow you to get closer—to the communities you care about and the values that drive your giving. With your Philanthropic Advisor, you’ll have support to turn your impact goals into action.
Simplicity
Open a new fund, receive your tax benefits, and then let us coordinate and consolidate your administrative needs. Have a Donor Advised Fund with another provider? Transfer that fund in just a few easy steps.
How a Donor Advised Fund Works
1. Establish your fund
Make a tax-deductible donation using cash, stocks, or illiquid assets like business interests, real estate, or private company stock. Once the contribution is in your fund, it’s ready for grantmaking.
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2. Invest your fund
Match your philanthropic giving goals to one of our five investment strategy options or invest your charitable assets with your current wealth advisor.
3. Support your community
Recommend grants to any public charity. Our team is here to help you explore pressing issues, discover unique giving opportunities, and leverage our network to connect with like-minded changemakers.
The Latest
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We have a DAF problem
Community foundations can lead the way in solving it and unlocking these resources—and the Minneapolis Foundation is completely focused on doing just that. We see the DAF problem, and we see the opportunity.
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Philanthropy During Moments of Change
Having smart financial advisors can help you make more money. In the same way, having smart philanthropic advisors—like our team at the Minneapolis Foundation—can help you make a greater impact when you invest in important causes.
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5 Things to Know about DAFs
For many, establishing a Donor Advised Fund at a community foundation creates an ideal partnership for philanthropy that is purposeful, strategic, and responsive to community needs.
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Compare your options
A Donor Advised Fund or a Signature Fund can be alternative options to a private family foundation. In addition to alleviating administrative headaches, we can partner with you to learn about leading community issues, introduce you to philanthropic and community leaders, and help your family navigate complex issues like multigenerational giving.
Start a Donor
Advised Fund
Our Philanthropic Advisors are here to work with you and turn your impact goals into action.