You can start a fund with as little as $10,000 -- and add to it over time -- using a variety of assets in addition to stocks and cash. Our on-line tools make it easy for you to contribute to your fund, monitor your balance, and recommend grants.

We'll work with you or your professional advisor to evaluate the tax benefits of creating a Donor Advised Fund. Because The Minneapolis Foundation is a public charity, the gifts you make to your Donor Advised Fund qualify for the maximum income tax deduction allowed by law. There are no legal costs to set up or maintain your fund and no annual tax returns to prepare.

You can take an immediate tax deduction, then enjoy giving to your favorite charitable or religious organizations over time.

You receive more than just tax benefits and efficient administrative services when you create a fund at The Minneapolis Foundation. You also benefit from the expertise and connections of a respected local partner.

You can learn more about causes you care about, participate in events on critical issues in our community and the world, and join others with similar interests to make a greater impact.

You can use your charitable fund to involve your children or grandchildren in philanthropy and help them find causes they're passionate about.

Learn more about our services to enhance your giving.

As your family, financial needs, and estate change over time, we can help you ensure philanthropy is a vital part of your overall wealth management planning. We can work with you and your professional advisor to unlock the potential of assets for tax advantages and charitable impact when it makes the most sense for you and your loved ones. 

Create Your Fund	Make a Gift	Make Grants	Make a Difference
Name your fund -- or choose to make your fund anonymous   Identify Primary Advisors (individuals who can recommend grants from your fund) Identify Successor Advisors (individuals who can recommend grants from the income of your fund after the primary advisors are deceased) We can work with your tax, financial, or legal advisor (if desired) to structure a fund that meets your financial and personal goals We handle all administrative details -- no separate tax returns, accounting, or recordkeeping is required of you	$10,000 minimum initial gift  Choose from a wide variety of asset types from which to make your gift Take an immediate tax deduction Add to your fund at any time Funds $1 million or greater in size can receive extra benefits as Signature Funds	Recommend grants from your fund to the charitable organizations that are important to you Recommend grants on-line, by phone, fax, or mail Recommend grants from your fund's principal and interest Minimum grant size $250; no minimum number of grants per year No maximum size or number of grants, as long as you maintain a $10,000 minimum balance Choose whether to make a grant anonymously We perform due diligence to ensure the legal compliance and financial viability of the charity	Tap into our expertise in grantmaking and community issues Connect with other donors and with inspiring community organizations Learn about emerging issues and effective charitable giving strategies Involve multiple generations

1. Complete the Donor Advised Fund application.

2. We will draft a fund agreement for your signature.

3. Make your initial contribution and begin recommending grants whenever you're ready.