Endowment funds (except scholarship) may be established with a minimum of $10,000. A permanent scholarship fund may be established with a gift of $20,000. Non-endowed donor advised funds may be established with a minimum of $1,000.

Donors may support any charitable organization across the United States. International organizations may be supported provided there is a qualified US-based nonprofit available to receive grants on their behalf.

There is no minimum for number of grants made from a donor advised fund.

Yes, CFBC acknowledges gifts to all funds. We offer maximum tax advantage under state and federal law.

There is no set-up fee to establish a fund. There is a minimum amount required to establish a fund.

Donor advisors may submit grant recommendations by faxing or mailing your recommendation form to CFBC.

The Bank of New York Mellon is CFBC's investment manager in additional to an internal fund that is managed by the CFBC Investment Committee. The CFBC Investment Committee oversees all investments and investment decisions. The Atlanta Consulting Group serves as an Investment Consultant to the Investment Committee and Board of Directors.

CFBC may accept gifts of cash, securities, real estate, personal property, retirement plan assets, and life insurance. Naming CFBC in your will or living trust is also a way to support the causes you care most about.

Contact our office for transfer instructions.

CFBC's expertise in the community is available to all of our donors. The Executive Director is happy to answer any questions you may have about your grantmaking.

Yes, CFBC honors a donor's right to remain anonymous and keeps donor records confidential. Please make CFBC aware of your desire to remain anonymous.

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