Giving options to fit your goals
A charitable fund is a simple way to support the nonprofits and causes you care about, in Richmond and beyond. we offer many fund options for individuals, families, and businesses, and our team is ready to help you find the one that fits your values and goals. Whether you are just getting started or planning a legacy, wea re a partner who grows with you.
Over $1 billion
in grants awarded
since 1968
2,487
nonprofits supported last year (2025)
1,539
charitable funds entrusted to us (2025)
58 years
helping Richmond area donors make an impact
Why start a fund with the Community Foundation
Many places can hold your charitable dollars. Here's what sets us apart.
Experience you can trust
For more than 50 years, donors have trusted us to carry out their wishes and steward their gifts with care. we have helped thousands of people turn generosity into lasting impact.
Technical Expertise
Our team handles gifts of stock, real estate and business interests, works alongside your financial advisors, and takes care of the investing, tax receipts, and administration.
A personal approach
Giving is personal, and we approach it that way. A Philanthropic Advisor gets to know what matters to you and helps you build a giving plan around it.
Local Knowledge
Decades of relationships with nonprofits across our region help you make informed decisions and discover new ways to make a difference.
Flexibility
Choose from many types of funds, add to yours anytime, and support any qualified charity in the United States, from your neighborhood to other communities important to you.
Fees that stay local
Because we are a nonprofit, the fees your fund pays are reinvested in our region, supporting critical community projects.
Find the right fund
Compare donor advised, designated, field of interest, scholarship and other funds to see which fits your goals.
Start your fund
Open a donor advised fund online with a gift of $5,000 or more, or talk with us directly about any type of fund.
Four steps from gift to impact
You contribute assets to your fund, the assets are invested and can grow over time, and you can designate or recommend grants to the causes or nonprofits you care about.
1. Choose a fund
Pick the type of fund that matches your goals, whether that is flexible giving, a favorite nonprofit, a cause, or a scholarship.
2. Give to your fund
Contribute cash, stock, retirement assets, real estate, and more. Many donors combine gifts to make the most of their tax planning.
3. Grow your fund
Recommend an investment option that reflects when you plan to give, from short-term flexibility to long-term growth.
4. Grant from your fund
Depending on the type of fund you choose, you can designate a cause or nonprofit at the time you establish your fund, or if you choose a donor advised fund, you may recommend grants online anytime. We vet every nonprofit, handle the administration and can suggest effective organizations addressing issues you care about.
Connect With An Expert
We’re here to help you make an impact. Let’s connect and explore the possibilities.