If you want to provide ongoing support, forever, to causes you care about, you can be comfortable making those gifts through the Foundation because of our permanence, our professional investment management and our oversight role in making sure your wishes are met by the recipient organizations.
, Arkansas Community Foundation has provided this service for than 41 years. Our experience in the charitable landscape in Arkansas can give you an extra hand in making smart giving decisions to improve local communities across our state.
Read our blog covering the top 5 benefits of creating a donor-advised fund with Arkansas Community Foundation.
There is no cost for starting a fund at the Foundation. Our annual fees depend on the type of fund. These fees contribute to the total operation of the Foundation, all in support of the community.
Our minimum to establish a Legacy Endowment is $10,000. The minimum to establish a Leadership Fund is $100,000. The minimum to establish an Action Fund is $1,000. Learn more about these giving options.
No. Gifts to the Foundation are irrevocable. The decision to partner with the Foundation is a serious one, and we encourage you to discuss your intent with your financial or legal advisors.
Yes, we offer several opportunities to make life income gifts. We are happy to work with you and your professional advisors to determine which type of gift is right for you.
Yes, if you choose a Donor Advised Fund you may name co-advisors and successor advisors to continue to guide the fund both while you are involved and far into the future. Many donors have annual family meetings to determine the causes that will receive grants from their funds.
Check out our Family Giving page for more information.
We'd love to set up a time to visit with you about your charitable goals and answer your questions about giving through the Community Foundation. Contact our Central Office or the Affiliate Office near you.