It’s easier than you might think to help your community to thrive.
It’s never been easier to set up a fund that supports local nonprofits tackling the issues most meaningful to you. A fund can be started with $5,000 — and you can begin making your impact on our community. When you give through a donor-advised fund at the Community Foundation, you join with other like-minded community members and have access to the knowledge of our team of local experts who can guide you on how to achieve your philanthropic goals.
Is A DAF Right for You?
A donor-advised fund is ideal for families and individuals who want to:
- Conveniently give to qualified nonprofits worldwide.
- Focus on giving while we take care of the administrative details.
- Make tax-friendly charitable contributions of any amount to build your fund over time.
- Teach your children and grandchildren about giving back.
- Be acknowledged for your contributions or give anonymously.
Private foundations can also be converted to donor-advised funds, so you can continue to direct your giving while reducing the administrative burden. Learn more.
Why work with Fairfield County’s Community Foundation?
Many investment institutions offer donor-advised funds, but by working with us you can:
- Engage our philanthropic advisors to create a personal charitable plan.
- Tap into our deep knowledge of high-performing Fairfield County nonprofits and the region’s most pressing needs.
- Learn about and participate in collective giving opportunities to pool your giving with like-minded people and make a greater impact.
- Get regular updates about community developments and giving opportunities.
- View fund details and make grant recommendations through an easy-to-use portal.
- Know you are maximizing your impact right in your own community.
We partner not only with families and individuals, but with businesses. Find out how a corporate donor-advised fund can help your company give back better, right in your own neighborhood. Learn more.
“It was important to us to teach our children about giving back and helping families like ours who have not had the same opportunities or advantages. Our fund at the Community Foundation provides the structure for us to have meaningful family discussions about philanthropy and involve our children in the decisions and joys of giving back.”
Lucy & David Ball,
Darien
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Experience the joy of giving
Let’s talk about doing more with your philanthropy through a donor-advised fund. Contact Joe Collin, VP of Philanthropy, at JCollin@FCCFoundation.org or Sara DeRose, Director, Development & Philanthropic Services, at SDeRose@FCCFoundation.org or call (203) 750-3200.
