Donor Advised Funds


The Jersey Community Foundation works closely with successful individuals that wish to achieve high impact philanthropic outcomes without the need to set up their own charitable infrastructure. We do this through Donor Advised Funds or our Themed Funds that nest within the Foundation’s infrastructure allowing donors all of the benefits of our expertise, systems and professionalism without compromising on oversight and control. Crucially, as the Jersey Community Foundation is a charity all of this can be achieved safe in the knowledge that no wealth is wasted.

In order to launch a DAF, a minimum donation amount will apply.

Your fund can be:

a) Flow-through Fund

You make a donation to your fund which is immediately available for awarding grants to local projects. Our team will work with you to understand yo...

b) Endowment Fund

A capital sum is invested into an endowment, and the income generated provides grant making funds throughout the year, minus a contribution to the ...

Advantages of Setting up a DAF with JCF

+ A tried and tested ‘out of the box’ solution that is completely customisable to your philanthropic ambitions + Access to the Foundation's...

How do Donor Advised Funds Work?

We approach all Donor Advised Funds as partnerships between us and the successful individuals with whom we set them up. We work closely with the do...

What are Themed Funds

Themed Funds are an alternative option to Donor Advised Funds, supported by one-off regular gifts from several donors who share a common interest, ...

Understanding Need

High impact philanthropy can only be achieved with a thorough understanding of need. Too often wealth is directed towards well established or well-...

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