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Learn about the many advantages of creating a CCF Donor Advised Fund or Private Foundation Alternative Fund, with greater tax benefits and without the administrative hassles of a private foundation.

If you have already established a private foundation, we offer private foundation strategies to help you manage the challenges of running one.

CCF Donor Advised Fund CCF Private Foundation Alternative Fund (Supporting Organization) Private Foundation
Grantmaking and Investments Donor recommends grants to qualified nonprofit organizations.  Donors may choose from CCF's investment pools. Fund's board oversees grantmaking and, in some cases, investments.  CCF and donor work together to select board. Donor appoints board, which controls investments and grantmaking.
Tax Status Covered under CCF's public charity status. CCF handles application for public charity status. Must apply to IRS for private foundation tax-exempt status.
Income Tax Deductions For Gifts Of:      
Cash Up to 50% of adjusted gross income. Up to 50% of adjusted gross income. Up to 30% of adjusted gross income.
Publicly Traded Securities Fair market value up to 30% of adjusted gross income. Fair market value up to 30% of adjusted gross income. Fair market value up to 20% of adjusted gross income.
Real Estate & Closely Held Securities Fair market value up to 30% of adjusted gross income. Fair market value up to 30% of adjusted gross income. Deductible at cost basis.
Grantmaking Expertise Have access to a team of CCF experts who help identify and assess grantees. Extensive research, tools and tips on effective grantmaking and other resources available. Have access to a team of CCF experts who help identify and assess grantees. Extensive research, tools and tips on effective grantmaking and other resources available.

Must arrange and support its own grantmaking and monitoring structure.

Learn about our grantmaking services for private foundations.

Distribution Requirements None. None.

At least 5% of net asset value annually.

Learn about distributing to a CCF fund.

If you have created a private foundation but feel overwhelmed by the grantmaking, fiduciary, legal and administrative requirements, consider a variety of services to private foundations that we offer.

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