Starting A Fund > The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation

HOW TO set up A FUND

For more than 30 years, individuals, families, businesses and nonprofit organizations have been improving the Pierce County community through funds managed by the Community Foundation.

Starting a fund at the Community Foundation is a personalized process, during which we'll:

Consider what issues and organizations matter most to you.
Do you care about the environment? Want to support the arts? Help children afford higher education? The Community Foundation can help support your passions.
Decide what to give.
The Community Foundation accepts outright gifts, including cash, securities and life insurance, as well as real estate, memorial gifts, charitable remainder trusts and charitable gift annuities. Learn more about the different ways to give.
Choose the type of fund you would like to establish.
Do you want to be directly involved in your grantmaking decisions? Would you prefer the Community Foundation direct your grantmaking based on the guidelines you've established? Learn more about the different types of funds we offer.
Set up a Fund.
Once a fund type has been chosen, you name the fund and complete the customized governing documents we provide to finalize the process.

ONCE A FUND IS ESTABLISHED, YOU MAY:

Add to the fund at any time in any dollar amount
Decide how to distribute funds through the grantmaking process
Contact the Community Foundation for assistance in learning more about the needs of our community

If you would like to explore the possibility of establishing a fund, or would like more information, please contact our Director of Development, Jeff Pritchard, at 253.383.5622 or via email.

Donor Spotlight

The Grogan Family

Creating a Donor Advised Fund is a great tool for our family. We chose causes we were most passionate about, but wanted freedom to support emerging issues as they arise.