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Establishing a fund at a community foundation
Establishing a fund at a community foundation is quick and easy. When a donor wanted to establish a 10 million fund with Leeds Community Foundation, the fund was up and running within seven days.
The first step is for your client to meet with their local community foundation to discuss what your client wants to achieve. The foundation will guide them through a variety of options, depending whether they have a lump sum immediately available or plan to build an endowed fund over a longer period.
Once their fund is up and running, your client can choose how much involvement they want. But hands-on or hands-off, you can rely on community foundations' in-depth knowledge to ensure the gift goes to organisations and proects whose work has been thoroughly assessed for its value to the community.
More information
- Types of fund. Read more ...
- Grassroots Endowment Challenge. Read more ...
- Fees. Read more ...
- Donor advised fund/private trust comparison. Read more ...
- Find your local community foundation
For more information about how CFN and its members can partner with you to serve your clients, please contact Clare Brooks, Director of Philanthropy or phone +44 20 7713 9326.
Commmunity Foundation Network Registered office: 12 Angel Gate, 320-326 City Road, London, EC1V 2PT Company registration number 2651777, registered in England and Wales. Registered charity number 1004630
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