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FFTC Donor Advised Funds
FFTC Donor Advised Funds
Your giving, simplified. Your impact, amplified.
You create more good, more easily and effectively by giving with an FFTC Donor Advised Fund.
A donor advised fund brings your charitable activity into a single, dedicated account. It simplifies administration, maximizes tax efficiency, and gives you the flexibility to support the causes you care about, on your own timeline.
Opening a donor advises fund with FFTC means you bring the vision, we handle the rest.
What is a donor advised fund?
Donor advised funds are one of the most popular ways to give in the United States. They’re simple, efficient, flexible and designed to make charitable giving easier and more impactful.
A donor advised fund is a dedicated account for charitable giving. It’s a great option if you’re looking for a streamlined way to support the causes you care about, while also making the most of potential tax benefits.
Why choose FFTC?
Local guidance. Our deep local knowledge and experience are yours to draw on, allowing you to chart your own path, from defining goals to managing grant programs.
Community impact. By giving through FFTC, you can support your own favorite causes while simultaneously helping to address regional needs and support community initiatives.
Sophisticated and sound investment options. Our size allows us to offer a variety of options to help grow your charitable dollars, increasing what you’re able to grant and the impact you can make.
Expert asset acceptance. We provide personalized guidance and support for giving complex assets, including business interests, real estate and retirement assets.
Education and networking. We're a hub for collaboration and committed to sharing information and insights, giving you opportunities connect with other charitable-minded individuals.
Assets you can give
- Cash: The simplest and most flexible way to give, allowing your support to be put to work immediately.
- Stock: Donating appreciated stock can offer significant tax benefits, including potential avoidance of capital gains tax and a charitable deduction for the full market value.
- Closely Held Business Interests: Privately held shares or family business interests can be gifted to support your charitable goals—often unlocking value while providing meaningful tax advantages.
- Retirement Assets: Designating charitable beneficiaries for IRAs or other retirement plans can be one of the most tax-efficient ways to give, reducing income and estate taxes.
- Real Estate: From residential property to commercial holdings or land, gifting real estate can eliminate capital gains tax while turning an illiquid asset into long-term philanthropic.
In their own words
“With our fund we can focus on thinking more about where we want to give and the organizations that we want to help. The information is all in one place - what we've given and to whom. So it helps us have conversations and decide where we want to contribute.”
Tim and Kelly Kullick
“We never get tired of the joy that comes when we make grants. And because of the Foundation, the money is invested and can continue to grow, so we can continue to give more, more frequently and hopefully, for a much longer period of time.”
Mark and Tina Hansen
Get in touch
Stephanie Mudd
Vice President, Personal & Family Philanthropy