A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at the Battle Creek Community Foundation is a powerful way to give with flexibility and impact. With a DAF, you create a named charitable fund, recommend grants to nonprofits you care about, and involve your family in philanthropy, all while we handle the administration, compliance, and reporting.
How It Works
- Start your fund with a minimum of $50,000 (gifts can be made over time).
- Name your fund for your family, in honor of someone special, or for a cause.
- Make grant recommendations to qualified nonprofits locally or nationally.
- We manage investments, compliance, and all recordkeeping.
Invite the next generation to join as successor advisors.
Why Choose BCCF
- Personalized support from our philanthropic services team.
- Local expertise, we know the Battle Creek community and its needs.
- Opportunities to co-fund projects with other donors for greater impact.
- Simple online access to see balances and grant history.
Important Information
Donor Advised Funds are component funds of the Battle Creek Community Foundation (BCCF). All gifts are irrevocable, and fund assets are owned and controlled by BCCF. While donors may recommend grants and investments, final authority rests with the BCCF Board of Trustees in accordance with IRS regulations and BCCF’s policies.
Grants must be made to qualified charitable organizations under IRS rules and cannot provide personal benefit, fulfill personal pledges, or be made directly to individuals. BCCF reserves variance power to ensure funds are always used for charitable purposes.
Your Giving Options
Donor Advised Fund
Start-up Minimum
$50,000
Administrative Burden
Handled by BCCF
Tax Benefits
Up to 60% AGI (cash)
Grant Flexibility
Recommend grants anytime
Privacy
Can remain anonymous
Community Impact
Leverage BCCF expertise & co-funding
Private Foundation
Start-up Minimum
Often $5–10 million+
Administrative Burden
Full staff, board, & tax filings
Tax Benefits
Up to 30% of AGI for cash gifts
Grant Flexibility
Grantmaking requires board approval
Privacy
IRS Form 990-PF is public
Community Impact
Independent giving strategy
Direct Giving
Start-up Minimum
None
Administrative Burden
Minimal
Tax Benefits
Immediate, but no ongoing benefit
Grant Flexibility
One-time gift to each nonprofit
Privacy
Public unless donor requests otherwise
Community Impact
Dependent on each nonprofit
We’ll help you tailor a DAF to your goals — and your timeline.