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TYPES OF FUNDS
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Contact Us
donate@siliconvalleycf.org
Development Hotline:
650.450.5444
Professional Advisor Hotline:
650.450.5517
Comparing Philanthropic Options
There are many innovative ways to give back. Click on the chart above to compare the options.
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Silicon Valley Community Foundation offers a range of charitable funds, allowing you to choose the vehicle best suited to you and your philanthropic goals.
Because the community foundation is an independent public charity, all contributions are eligible for an immediate tax deduction and many contributions may qualify for a larger tax deduction than those to other charitable entities like private foundations.
With all of our funds, we handle the due diligence, issue the checks and provide staff assistance through a wide range of world-class donor services.
Read on to learn about the many fund types we offer. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you in person or discuss your options via email or phone. To reach a member of our team, please use the contact information located on the right side of this page.
| Type of Fund |
How it Works |
Minimum Initial Donation |
| Donor Advised Fund |
- Make your charitable giving easier by making grants to your favorite nonprofits from one fund.
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$10,000 |
| Committee Advised Funds |
- A small group of like-minded people pool their contributions towards a common charitable purpose.
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$10,000 |
| Scholarship Funds |
Donor Involved Scholarship Fund
- Actively participate in the scholarship process from beginning to end.
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$50,000 |
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Community Foundation Managed Scholarship Fund
- Donor creates scholarship criteria, but the community foundation staff oversees the entire scholarship process.
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$250,000 |
| Field of Interest Fund |
- Create a resource to support the causes you care about - such as the arts, education, health and human services or the environment.
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$50,000 |
| Named Endowed Fund |
- Support the communities within Santa Clara and San Mateo counties in perpetuity and leave a lasting legacy.
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$50,000 |
| Designated Fund |
- Support your favorite charitable organization in perpetuity or over a set number of years.
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$10,000 |
| Memorial Funds |
- Offers a way for you to turn memorial gifts into a lasting legacy in your loved one's name.
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$10,000
(Allowed up to six months to reach minimum.) |
| Supporting Organizations |
- Supporting organizations are an option for those with complex philanthropic goals and the desire to create a corporate entity that will perpetuate their philanthropic legacy.
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$10 million |
 Disclaimer
Silicon Valley Community Foundation is not engaged in rendering legal,
financial, or tax advice. Information in our publications and on our website is provided as a service to provide
general information about charitable giving. Many topics related to charitable giving have complexities and nuances
that cannot be adequately detailed in brief articles or announcements. Individuals’ personal situations may vary.
Please consult your financial or legal advisor. Performance data is based on past performance and is no guarantee of
future results. If you would like to report discrepancies with the information presented, please contact us at
info@siliconvalleycf.org. |
