Donor Advised Fund Sponsors

Sponsor Organization NameState or CountryMinimum
to Set Up a Fund
Notes on MinimumsURL
3 Rivers Community FoundationWAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.3rcf.org/start-a-fund/
Abbotsford Community FoundationBC, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://abbotsfordcf.org/giving/create-your-own-fund/
ACT for AlexandriaVAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.actforalexandria.org/donors/start-a-fund/
Adams County Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.adamscountyfoundation.org/establishing-a-fund
Adams County Community FoundationPA$25,000https://www.adamscountycf.org/for-donors/creating-new-funds/
Akron Community FoundationOH$5,000https://www.akroncf.org/giving/charitable-funds/donor-advised-funds/
Alamance Community FoundationNCMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.alamancecommunityfoundation.org/fundsintro
Alaska Community Foundation AK$10,000$10,000 Non-endowed;
$25,000 endowed
https://alaskacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ACF-Funds-Fund-Types-and-Fees-Jan-2026.pdf
Albion Community FoundationMI$10,000https://albionfoundation.org/donate/establish-a-fund/
Albuquerque Community FoundationNM$25,000Can be grown over 5 yearshttps://abqcf.org/establish-a-fund/
Allegany County Area FoundationNYMinimum donation not sharedhttps://alleganycountyareafoundation.org/the-acaf-funds/
Altona Community FoundationMB, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://altonacommunityfoundation.com/funds/
Amador Community FoundationCAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.amadorcommunityfoundation.org/donate/open-a-fund/
Amalgamated Charitable FoundationDC$5,000https://amalgamatedfoundation.org/donor-advised-fund
Amarillo Area FoundationTXMinimum donation not sharedhttps://amarilloareafoundation.org/giving/
America Online Giving FoundationDE$0No minimum to set up a fundhttps://www.philanthropy.com/article/next-for-dafs-accounts-as-tools-for-regular-folks-not-just-the-wealthy
American Center for PhilanthropyMN$5,000https://americancp.org/acp/what/
American Endowment FoundationOH$25,000https://go.aefonline.org/l/1053863/2025-08-06/39gnf3/1053863/1754467915yRHmhtGq/AEF_ProgramDescription_Pages_V1.6.pdf
American Gift FundDE$5,000https://www.giftfund.org/establish-fund.html
American Heart AssociationTX$25,000https://heart.donorfirstx.com/pdf/aha/AHA%20Donor%20Guide.pdf
American Muslim Community FoundationCAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://amuslimcf.org/dafs/
AMG Charitable Gift FoundationCO$5,000https://www.amgnational.com/solutions/wealth-management/philanthropy/amg-charitable-gift-foundation/
Ann Arbor Area Community FoundationMI$50,000https://www.aaacf.org/Give-Where-You-Live/Giving-Through-AAACF
Arizona Community FoundationAZ$25,000https://www.azfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/ACF_Brochure_Donor.pdf
Arkansas Community FoundationAR$1,000Charitable Distribution DAF; QuasiEndowed=$100,000; Endowment=$10,000https://www.arcf.org/app/uploads/2022/07/L.-Donor-Advised-Funds.pdf
Armstrong County Community FoundationPAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://servingtheheart.org/funds/start-a-fund.html
Ashland County Community FoundationOH$10,000https://www.times-gazette.com/story/news/local/2024/07/06/ashland-county-community-foundation-creates-match-opportunity/74293922007/
Asia Community FoundationSingapore$1,000,000Minimum is in SGD; minimum must be achieved within 5 yearshttps://singaporelegaladvice.com/law-articles/donor-advised-funds-daf/
Asian Pacific FundCAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://asianpacificfund.org/make-an-impact/ways-to-give/
Aspen Community FoundationCO$10,000https://aspencommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Charitable-Support-Fees.pdf
Astraea Lesbian Foundation for JusticeNYMinimum donation not sharedhttps://astraeafoundation.org/about/
Athens Area Community FoundationGA$10,000https://athensareacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Donor-Advised-Handbook-2021.pdf
Austin Area FoundationMNMinimum donation not sharedhttps://austinareafoundation.org/about/
Austin Community FoundationTXMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.austincf.org/give-advise/open-a-fund/
Avila Beach Community FoundationCAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.avilabeachfoundation.org/ways-to-give.html
Ayco Charitable FoundationNY$20,000https://acf.stellartechsol.com/acf/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=oHTOfVyILOs%3D&tabid=119&mid=493
Bainbridge Community FoundationWA$10,000https://bainbridgecf.org/open-a-fund/choose-a-fund-type
Ball State UniversityIN$1,000https://www.bsu.edu/foundation/give/donor-advised-funds#accordion_stepstoestablishingadonoradvisedfund
Baltimore Community FoundationMD$10,000https://www.bcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BCF_DAF_Guide_01.15_Digital.pdf
Bank of America Charitable Gift FundMA$25,000https://www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/how-it-works/
Barberton Community FoundationOH$5,000Three types of DAFs: Endowment Funds, Now and Forever Funds, and Pass-Through Fundshttps://www.barbertoncf.org/funds/
Barry County Community FoundationMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.barrycf.org/giving/create-your-own-fund/
Baton Rouge Area FoundationLA$10,000https://www.braf.org/braf-giving-overview
Battle Creek Community FoundationMI$50,000https://bccfoundation.org/giving/donor-advised-funds/open-a-daf/
Battle River Community FoundationAB, Canada$20,000Minimum is in CAD. Minimum can be achieved over the course of several years. https://brcf.ca/donations/endowment-funds/
Battlefords and District Community FoundationSK, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.bdcf.ca/funds.html
BC Interior Community FoundationBC, Canada$5,000Minimum is in CADhttps://www.bcicf.ca/giving/donors/start-a-named-fund/
Beaver County FoundationPAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.beavercountyfoundation.com/funds/
Beckley Area FoundationWV$10,000DAF can be established with a single gift of $10,000, or with a gift of $2,000 and build over a five-year periodhttps://www.bafwv.org/start-a-fund.html
Bedford Community FoundationMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://bedfordcommunityfoundation.com/faqs.html
Benton Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.bentoncf.org/foundation-funds/
Berkshire Taconic Community FoundationMA$10,000Non-endowed; $25,000 endowedhttps://berkshiretaconic.org/giving/fund-types-gift-options
Billings Community FoundationMTMinimum donation not sharedhttps://storage.googleapis.com/wzukusers/user-32854107/documents/5cf1d904190d1I0xB6UO/BCF%20DAF%20Agreement%207-13-2017.pdf
Black Hills Area Community FoundationSDMinimum donation not sharedhttps://bhacf.org/how-to-give/
Black River Falls Area FoundationWIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.brfareafoundation.org/type-of-funds/#
Blackbaud Giving FundSCMinimum donation not sharedhttps://blackbaudgivingfund.org/for-individuals/
Blackford County Community FoundationIN$5,000https://blackfordcofoundation.org/giving/establishing-a-new-fund/types-of-funds/
Blue Grass Community FoundationKYNo non-endowed minimum; $10,000 endowedhttps://www.bgcf.org/giving/start-a-fund/fund-types/
Blue Mountain Community FoundationWA$10,000https://www.bluemountainfoundation.org/giving/establishing-a-fund/
Blue River Community FoundationIN$5,000https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5963783de110eb6123950462/t/6228edd20c412b27ee5750ca/1646849491102/BRCF+Fund+Options+Sheet.pdf
BNY Mellon Charitable FundMA$10,000https://bnycharitable.org/bny/Portals/5/docs/BNY%20Charitable%20Overview%2005052026.pdf
Boone County Community FoundationWV$10,000Can be achieved over 3 yearshttp://boonecountyfoundation.org/giving/types-of-funds/
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
(formerly the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation)
MN$25,000https://www.borealwaters.org/giving/how-to-open-a-fund
Boston Foundation MA$10,000https://www.tbf.org/donors/donor-advised-funds
Bowen Island Community FoundationBC, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://bowenfoundation.com/give/
Bradley Impact FundWI$5,000https://www.bradleyimpactfund.org/
Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation
(a partner foundation of CommunityGiving)
MN$20,000Can be started with a single initial contribution, or started as an Acorn Fund which will grow to $20,000 over timehttps://www.communitygiving.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CG-Donor-Advised-Fund-Overview-New-Logo.pdf
Brampton and Caledon Community FoundationON, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://bramptoncaledoncf.ca/create-an-endowment-fund/
Branch County Community FoundationMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://9153201e-ed2a-44b9-bf01-4711a95c722c.usrfiles.com/ugd/df2654_a5a93dc3ee5748658afe8d26f74c33a6.pdf
Branford Community FoundationCT$10,000Can be established with an initial gift of $10,000, or a smaller “Build a Fund” to reach $10,000 within 5 yearshttps://www.branfordcommunityfoundation.org/establish-a-fund/
Brant Community FoundationON, Canada$50,000Minimum is in CAD; minimum must be achieved within 4 yearshttps://brantcommunityfoundation.ca/types-of-funds/
Bridge Builders Community FoundationsPA$0https://bbcf.org/giving/
Brockville and Area Community FoundationON, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.yourcommunityfoundation.ca/donate
Brookline Community FoundationMAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://brooklinecommunity.org/create-a-fund/
Brooklyn OrgNYMultiple kinds of DAFs, each with their own minimums:
"Classic" DAF = $5,000;
Corporate Advised Fund = $5,000;
Giving Circles = flexible;
Memorial & Tribute Funds = no minimum;
Endowed Funds = $250,000
https://brooklyn.org/funds/
Broomfield Community FoundationCOMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.broomfieldfoundation.org/giving
Brown County Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://browncountygives.org/donors/
Bryan Area FoundationOH$100,000https://www.bryanareafoundation.org/fund-choices/
Bucks County FoundationPAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.buckscountyfoundation.org/give/
Burlington Community FoundationON, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://burlingtonfoundation.org/burlington-funds/setting-up-a-fund/
Cadillac Area Community FoundationMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cadillacfoundation.org/types-of-funds/
Calaveras Community FoundationCA$1,000https://calaverascommunityfoundation.org/ways-to-give/
Calgary FoundationAB, Canada$10,000Minimum is in CADhttps://calgaryfoundation.org/donors-professional-advisors/start-a-fund/
California Community FoundationCA$25,000https://www.calfund.org/donors-2/open-a-fund/
Calvary Hospital NYMinimum donation not sharedhttps://fund.calvaryhospital.org/ways-to-give/donor-advised-funds/
Cambridge Charitable FoundationOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cambridgefoundation.com/donors/types-of-funds/
Cambridge Community FoundationMAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cambridgecf.org/giving/#DonorServices
Canadian National Christian Foundation (CNCF)ON, Canada$0https://cncf.ca/pdfs/daf-policies-and-guidelines.pdf
Canton Community FoundationMI$10,000$10,000 initial gift or a smaller initial gift with the commitment to have the fund reach $10,000 within five yearshttps://localimpactalliance.org/images/2023-2024_LIA_Teams__Conditions.pdf
Cape Cod FoundationMA$10,000https://www.capecodfoundation.org/donors-fund-faqs/
Capital Region Community Foundation MI$10,000https://ourcommunity.org/donor-services/general-donor-faq
Caring Community FoundationKS$5,000$5,000 to establish a DAF, which must reach $10,000 within 5 years for grants to be madehttps://www.ccfks.org/fund-types/
Carlsbad Community FoundationNM$0Once a fund reaches $10,000 the interest becomes available for usehttps://carlsbadfoundation.org/giving/
Carman Area FoundationAB, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://carmanareafoundation.com/ways-to-give/
CarolinaEast Health SystemNC$25,000Can be either a one-time contribution or made over three to five yearshttps://www.carolinaeasthealth.com/foundation/providing-support/named-funds/
Cass County Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.casscountycf.org/
Catholic Charities Donor Advised FundVA$2,500https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/ways-to-give/daf/
Catholic Community FoundationCA$5,000https://catholiccf.org/join-us/give-now/
Catholic Community Foundation of Los AngelesCA$10,000$10,000 minimum to establish, $5,000 minimum balance required to remain activehttps://catholiccf-la.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Complete-Donor-Advised-Fund-Perm-Packet-2022.pdf
Catholic Community Foundation of MinnesotaMN$10,000https://www.ccf-mn.org/give/fees/
Catholic FoundationTX$10,000https://www.catholicfoundation.com/giving/types-of-funds/
Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green BayWI$50,000Minimum can be a single gift or achieved within 5 yearshttps://www.catholicfoundationgb.org/about-us/faqs/
Catholic Foundation of MichiganMI$5,000https://catholicfoundationmichigan.org/giving/create-a-fund/
Catholic Foundation of North GeorgiaGA$5,000https://cfnga.org/giving-options/creating-a-fund/
Cattaraugus Region Community FoundationNYMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cattfoundation.org/give/become-a-donor/
Cedar Falls Community FoundationIAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cf-communityfoundation.org/invest
Cedar Street FoundationWI$25,000https://crescentgroveadvisors.com/pdf/CSCF_Overview.pdf
Center for Arab American PhilanthropyMI$1,000https://www.centeraap.org/funds/types-of-funds/donor-advised-funds/
Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix
(formerly the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix)
AZ$10,000https://phoenixcjp.org/planned-giving/endowments-and-donor-advised-funds
Central Florida FoundationFL$25,000https://cffound.org/2020/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/CFF_DAF_Fact_Sheet_2026-3.pdf
Central Indiana Community Foundation INMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cicf.org/giving/open-a-fund/
Central Kentucky Community FoundationKYMinimum donation not sharedhttp://ckcf4people.org/giving/types-of-funds/
Central Louisiana Community FoundationLA$2,500https://www.clcf.net/start-a-new-fund
Central Minnesota Community Foundation
(a partner foundation of CommunityGiving)
MN$20,000Acorn Funds can be established with smaller grants and build over time to a minimum of $20,000 before paying out grantshttps://www.communitygiving.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/cg-donor-advised-fund-overview-new-logo.pdf
Central Montana FoundationMTMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.centralmontanafoundation.com/images/site21/2022.DAFinformation.pdf
Central Pennsylvania Community FoundationPAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://centralpagives.org/create-fund/
Charitable Foundation of the IslandsFL$10,000https://www.charitablefoundationoftheislands.org/donor-advised-funds
Charities Aid FoundationUnited KingdomMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cafonline.org/personal-giving/effective-ways-to-give/dual-tax-payer-donations
Charities Aid Foundation AmericaVA$25,000Minimum donation not sharedhttps://cafamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Invested-Donor-Advised-Fund_CAF-America.pdf
Charity ServiceUnited Kingdom£100,000Initial gift minimum includes Gift Aidhttps://charityservice.org.uk/for-donors/
CharityvestGA$0No minimum to set up a fundwww.charityvest.org
Charlottesville Area Community FoundationVAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cacfonline.org/
Chatham Kent Community FoundationON, Canada$50,000Minimum is in CADhttps://chathamkentcommunityfoundation.ca/donors/
Chautauqua Region Community FoundationNYMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.crcfonline.org/
Cherokee Strip Community FoundationOK$10,000https://www.cherokeestripcf.com/faq
Chicago Community Trust IL$0No minimum to set up a fundhttps://www.cct.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IntrotoDAFs_2025.pdf
Chisholm Trail Communities FoundationTXMinimum donation not sharedhttps://gtacf.org/donor-advised-fund/
Christian Foundation of AmericaCA$10,000https://www.cfa.charity/daf
Clarkson UniversityNY$5,000https://engage.clarkson.edu/plan/annie-clarkson-society/smart-ways-to-give/clarkson-university-donor-advised-fund-daf/
Cleveland FoundationOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.clevelandfoundation.org/philanthropy-giving/ways-to-give/donor-advised-funds
Coastal Bend Community FoundationTXMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cbcfoundation.org/opportunities-to-partner/starting-a-fund/basic-steps/
Coastal Community FoundationCA$5,000https://coastalfoundation.org/donor-advised-funds/establish-a-fund/
Coastal Community Foundation of South CarolinaSC$25,000https://coastalcommunityfoundation.org/app/uploads/2020/02/Types-of-Funds.pdf
Coffeyville Area Community FoundationKS$5,000https://www.coffeyvillefoundation.org/ways-to-give.cfm
Collaboratory
(formerly the Southwest Florida Community Foundation)
FLMinimum donation not sharedhttps://collaboratory.org/the-givers-giving-department/
Collier Community Foundation
(formerly the Community Foundation of Collier County)
FL$10,000https://colliercf.org/donors/establish-a-fund/
Columbia Basin FoundationWA$10,000Within 3 years of DAF being established, a balance of $20,000 must be achieved and maintainedhttps://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cb2b572b7c92c986b332497/t/5cc468fc652deafd42ae44ef/1556375805004/CBF_FeeScheduleAndFundPolicyStatement_2019.pdf
Columbia UniversityNY$1,000,000The minimum initial contribution is $1,000,000. Any additional contributions must be $250,000 or more. https://giftplanning.columbia.edu/what-you-can-give/donor-advised-fund
Columbia Valley Community FoundationBC, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://valleyfoundation.ca/how-to-give/
Columbus FoundationOH$10,000https://columbusfoundation.org/media/fcphewiy/types-of-funds-donor-advised-funds_pdf_2022.pdf
Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater BostonMA$2,500https://www.cjp.org/ways-to-give/donor-advised-funds
Communities Foundation of OklahomaOKMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfok.org/donor-advised-funds/
Communities Foundation of TexasTX$25,000https://www.cftexas.org/donor-advised-fund/
Community First FoundationCO$5,000https://coloradogivesfoundation.org/donor-advised-funds/
Community Foundation AllianceINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfswi.org/donors/donor-journey/
Community Foundation Boulder CountyCO$25,000https://www.commfound.org/advisors/two-kinds-donor-advised-funds
Community Foundation for a Greater RichmondVA$5,000DAFs must maintain a balance of at least $1,000https://www.cfrichmond.org/Portals/0/Uploads/Documents/20%20Questions%20about%20DAFs%20.pdf
Community Foundation for BrevardFL$10,000https://cfbrevard.org/your-giving/types-of-funds/
Community Foundation for Carver County
(a partner foundation of CommunityGiving)
MN$20,000Can be started with a single initial contribution, or started as an Acorn Fund which will grow to $20,000 over timehttps://www.communitygiving.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CG-Donor-Advised-Fund-Overview-New-Logo.pdf
Community Foundation for Central Savannah River AreaGAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfcsra.org/how-you-give/type-of-funds/donor-advised-funds/
Community Foundation for Greater AtlantaGA$0No minimum to set up a fundhttps://cfgreateratlanta.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Donor-advised-Fund_20220105.pdf
Community Foundation for Greater BuffaloNYMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfgb.org/donors/how-to-give/
Community Foundation for Greater New HavenCT$10,000https://www.cfgnh.org/increasing-giving/charitable-fund-options/what-is-a-donor-advised-fund
Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier CountiesVA$10,000Endowed DAFs can be established with an initial gift of $10,000, or can established as an Acorn Fund with a smaller gift to make "pass through" grantshttps://communityfoundationlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Guide-and-Policies-for-Fund-Activity-and-Donor-Advised-Funds-CFLNFC-2.23.pdf
Community Foundation for MississippiMS$5,000Grants cannot be made until fund reaches $25,000https://formississippi.org/daf/
Community Foundation for Monterey CountyCA$5,000Non-endowed; $25,000 endowedhttps://www.cfmco.org/donors/giving-options/types-of-funds/donor-advised-funds/
Community Foundation for Muskegon CountyMI$10,000https://muskegonfoundation.org/give/
Community Foundation for NantucketMA$10,000Fund must keep $10,000 minimum to remain activehttps://cfnan.org/wp-content/uploads/CFN-Grant-Guidelines-and-Fund-Activity-Policy-Final-approved-by-BOT-on-022621.pdf
Community Foundation for Northeast FloridaFL$10,000Non-endowed; $50,000 endowedhttps://www.jaxcf.org/donor-advised-fund
Community Foundation for Northeast GeorgiaGAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfneg.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20171206_CFNEG_DAF_Bi-fold_Brochure_digital-1.pdf
Community Foundation for Northern VirginiaVA$10,000https://www.cfnova.org/giving-and-investing/expand-your-charitable-giving/establish-a-fund/types-of-funds
Community Foundation for Oceana CountyMI$5,000https://oceanafoundation.org/resources/for-donors/
Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin CountiesFL$0No minimum to set up a fundhttps://yourcommunityfoundation.org/donor-advised-funds/
Community Foundation for Rockbridge, Bath and AlleghanyVA$10,000Minimum can be achieved over 5 yearshttps://www.cfrba.org/donors/establishing-a-fund/
Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganMI$10,000https://cfsem.org/individuals-families-businesses/donor-business-advised-funds/
Community Foundation for Southern Arizona AZ$10,000Non-endowed; $25,000 endowedhttps://cfsaz.org/dafform/
Community Foundation for Southwest WashingtonWA$10,000https://www.cfsww.org/open-a-fund/donor-advised-funds
Community Foundation for the AllegheniesPAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfalleghenies.org/plan/
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.WI$10,000Endowed fund; Future fund=$1,000https://www.cffoxvalley.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/FUND_Donor_Advised_Funds.pdf
Community Foundation for the Greater Capital RegionNY$5,000https://cfgcr.org/give/options-for-giving/
Community Foundation for the Land of LincolnIL$10,000https://cfll.org/Portals/0/Documents/Professional%20Advisors/2021_One-Sheets/Donor-Advised_2021.pdf?ver=2021-03-25-073924-863
Community Foundation for the Ohio ValleyWV$10,000https://cfov.org/donors/
Community Foundation for Twin TiersPAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.twintierscf.org/who-gives/create-a-fund
Community Foundation for Western IowaIAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://givewesterniowa.org/your-giving/charitable-fund-options.html
Community Foundation Grey BruceON, Canada$5,000Minimum is in CAD; fund must reach $25,000 CAD before grants can be madehttps://communityfoundationgreybruce.com/funds/endowed/
Community Foundation Martin - St. LucieFLMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.thecommunityfoundationmartinstlucie.org/professional-advisors/types-of-funds/
Community Foundation North OkanaganBC, Canada$5,000Minimum is in CAD; can either pledge a minimum of $5,000 CAD and reach $25,000 CAD within 5 years, or make a single initial gift of $25,000 CADhttps://www.cfno.org/fund-types
Community Foundation of AbileneTXMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfabilene.org/donors/types-of-funds
Community Foundation of AcadianaLAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfacadiana.org/establish-a-fund
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel CountyMDMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfaac.org/open-a-fund/
Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe CountyIN$20,000https://cfbmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/DAF-vs-Private-Foundations-centered-2.pdf
Community Foundation of Boone CountyINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://communityfoundationbc.org/open-a-fund/
Community Foundation of BrowardFL$25,000https://www.cfbroward.org/advisors/sample-testamentary-language
Community Foundation of Burke CountyNCMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfburkecounty.org/types-of-funds
Community Foundation of Carroll CountyMD$500https://www.wearecarroll.org/our-nonprofits/how-to-start-a-fund/
Community Foundation of Central AlbertaAB, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://rddcf.ca/donor/
Community Foundation of Central GeorgiaGA$0No minimum to set up a fundhttps://cfcga.org/for-donors/donor-advised/
Community Foundation of Central IllinoisIL$10,000Same for Endowed and Non-Endowedhttps://communityfoundationci.org/how-to-create-a-fund/, https://communityfoundationci.org/types-of-funds/
Community Foundation of Central MissouriMOMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfcmfoundation.org/donors/tailoring-your-giving/
Community Foundation of Central WisconsinWI$10,000https://cfcwi.org/new-fund/
Community Foundation of Chippewa CountyWIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.yourlegacyforever.org/funds/start-a-fund.phtml
Community Foundation of Crawford CountyINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cf-cc.org/giving-options/
Community Foundation of Dickinson CountyKSMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.communityfoundation.us/types-of-funds.cfm
Community Foundation of Dunn CountyWIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfdunncounty.org/wp-content/uploads/CFDC_Charitable-Funds_Donor-Advised.pdf
Community Foundation of East AlabamaAL$10,000https://cfeastalabama.org/giving/
Community Foundation of East Central IllinoisILMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfeci.org/donors/
Community Foundation of East MississippiMS$5,000Endowed fund (cannot give until $10,000 reached); Spend Down fund=$5,000; Acorn Fund=$500 (grows to $10,000 and then converted to Endowed or Spend Down)https://www.cfem.org/give/
Community Foundation of Eastern ConnecticutCT$10,000Endowed; $5,000 minimum for pass-through fundshttps://cfect.org/home/donors/start-a-fund/
Community Foundation of Elkhart CountyINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://inspiringgood.org/give/how-to-start-a-fund/
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger LakesNYMinimum donation not sharedhttps://communityfund.org/give-and-advise/open-a-fund/
Community Foundation of Fayette CountyPAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cffayettepa.org/for-donors/
Community Foundation of Frederick CountyMD$25,000https://www.frederickcountygives.org/Giving-Your-Way/Starting-a-Fund#85361-how-much-money-is-needed-to-start-a-fund
Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks and RegionND$0Flexible funds must maintain at least $10,000 to make grantshttps://www.gofoundation.org/fund-types.html
Community Foundation of Grant CountyINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://givetogrant.org/guide-to-starting-a-fund/
Community Foundation of Greater BirminghamAL$15,000https://www.cfbham.org/assets/2019/08/Comparison-of-Conor-Advised-Fund-to-Private-Foundation.pdf
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines IAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.desmoinesfoundation.org/your-giving/charitable-giving-funds/donor-advised-fund
Community Foundation of Greater DubuqueIA$10,000https://dbqfoundation.org/pdf/resources/2023-privateFoundation-borchure-v02.pdf
Community Foundation of Greater Flint MIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfgf.org/giving/establish-a-fund
Community Foundation of Greater Fort WayneINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://36t.362.myftpupload.com/lifetime-giving/
Community Foundation of Greater GreensboroNC$10,000Non-endowed; $25,000 endowedhttps://cfgg.org/advisors/advise-your-clients/donor-advised-funds/
Community Foundation of Greater LafayetteINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.inspiringgreater.org/for-donors/types-of-funds/
Community Foundation of Greater MemphisTN$10,000https://www.cfgm.org/fund-agreements
Community Foundation of Greater MuscatineIA$10,000Non-endowed; $25,000 endowedhttps://www.givinggreater.org/_files/ugd/89ec5b_38bd21936ad64378b3c49ef13c239f76.pdf
Community Foundation of Greater New BritainCT$5,000Minimum can be reached over several yearshttps://cfgnb.org/starting-your-fund/
Community Foundation of Greater PeterboroughON, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfgp.ca/set-up-a-fund/
Community Foundation of Greene CountyPA$5,000http://www.cfgcpa.org/types-of-funds/#squelch-taas-accordion-shortcode-content-2
Community Foundation of GreenvilleSC$25,000https://www.cfgreenville.org/giving/establish-a-fund/
Community Foundation of Hancock CountyIN$10,000https://celebratehancock.org/our-funds/
Community Foundation of Harford CountyMD$10,000https://cfharfordcounty.org/starting-a-fund/
Community Foundation of Harrisonburg & Rockingham CountyVA$5,000https://www.tcfhr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Donor-Advised-Fund-Policies-approved-082025.pdf
Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida CountiesNY$10,000https://foundationhoc.org/give/creating-a-fund/
Community Foundation of Howard CountyMD$10,000https://cfhoco.org/plan-your-giving/create-a-fund/
Community Foundation of Jackson CountyINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfjacksoncounty.org/donors-advisors/
Community Foundation of Jackson HoleWYMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfjacksonhole.org/funds-investment-management
Community Foundation of Johnson CountyIAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfjc.org/giving/types-of-funds/
Community Foundation of Kankakee River ValleyILMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfkrv.org/giving/types-of-funds/
Community Foundation of Lorain CountyOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://loraincountylegacy.org/?pageID=213
Community Foundation of LouisvilleKY$25,000https://www.cflouisville.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/DAF-Fact-Sheet-July-2018.pdf
Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson CountyIN$5,000https://www.cfmjc.org/establishfunds/
Community Foundation of Marquette CountyMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfofmc.org/giving/establish-a-new-fund/
Community Foundation of Mendocino CountyCA$10,000https://communityfound.org/giving/become-donor/types-of-funds/donor-advised-funds/
Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee TN$5,000https://www.cfmt.org/donor-advised-fund/
Community Foundation of Middlesex CountyCTMinimum donation not sharedhttps://middlesexcountycf.org/start-a-fund/
Community Foundation of Morgan CountyINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfmconline.org/how-to-create-a-fund/
Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware CountyIN$10,000Endowed minimum = $10,000;
Non-permanent fund = $25,000
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/62de55ef5ddce257eb10b822/t/6a9ade1a31b148301120efb9/1788534299000/Charitable+Planning+Toolkit+2026+Update.pdf
Community Foundation of NC EastNC$5,000https://cfnceast.org/becoming-a-donor/
Community Foundation of New JerseyNJMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfnj.org/open-fund/
Community Foundation of Noble CountyINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://noblecountycflegacy.org/?pageID=137
Community Foundation of North Central FloridaFL$10,000https://www.cfncf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CFNCF-Donor-Handbook.pdf
Community Foundation of North Central MassachusettsMA$1,000Can be paid over four yearshttps://cfncm.org/donors/create-a-fund/create-your-own-fund
Community Foundation of North Central WashingtonWA$5,000https://cfncw.org/daf/
Community Foundation of North Central WisconsinWI$10,000Non-endowed minimum = $10,000;
Endowed minimum= $100,000
https://cfoncw.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/8_DonorAdvised.pdf
Community Foundation of North LouisianaLA$5,000https://cfnla.org/funds/
Community Foundation of Northeast AlabamaAL$10,000https://assets.caboosecms.com/media/12941939_comparison_of_charitable_structures2.pdf?1656419375
Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa IA$10,000https://www.cfneia.org/donors/start-a-fund/donor-advised-fund/
Community Foundation of Northern ColoradoCO$25,000https://nocofoundation.org/donors/establish-a-new-fund/
Community Foundation of Northern IllinoisILMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfnil.org/create-your-own-endowment
Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
(formerly Community Foundation of Western Nevada)
NV$25,000https://nevadafund.org/donors/choose-fund/donor-advised-fund
Community Foundation of Northwest FloridaFL$5,000https://cfnwf.org/giving/
Community Foundation of Northwest MississippiMS$5,000$5,000 for non-endowed funds, $10,000 for endowed funds and $25,000 for scholarship endowment funds.https://cfnm.org/donors/types-of-funds/
Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri MO$29Donors can start fund with as little as $29 per monthhttps://www.cfnwmo.org/fund-types-fund-agreements
Community Foundation of Nova ScotiaNS, Canada$10,000$10,000 CAD minimum, which can be reached over the course of 5 yearshttps://cfns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/What-is-a-DAF_2022.pdf
Community Foundation of Ocoee Region
(formerly the Community Foundation of Cleveland and Bradley County)
TNMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfocoeeregion.com/giving/types-of-funds/
Community Foundation of Orange CountyNY$5,000https://cfosny.org/resources/start-a-fund/
Community Foundation of Orillia and AreaON, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.communityfoundationorillia.ca/overview-of-funds/
Community Foundation of Portage and DistrictMB, Canada$25,000Minimum is in CADhttps://www.cfpdi.ca/create-a-fund
Community Foundation of Prince Edward IslandPE, Canada$1,000Minimum is in CADhttps://www.cfpei.ca/donate/create/
Community Foundation of Randolph CountyIN$10,000https://www.randolphcountyfoundation.org/ways-to-give/establishing-a-fund/
Community Foundation of San Benito CountyCAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://givesanbenito.org/establish-a-fund
Community Foundation of Sarasota CountyFLMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfsarasota.org/donors/create-a-fund
Community Foundation of Shelby CountyOH$25,000Minimum must be achieved within 5 yearshttps://commfoun.com/create-a-fund/
Community Foundation of SingaporeSingapore$200,000Minimum is in SGDhttps://cf.org.sg/donors/donor-advised-funds/
Community Foundation of Snohomish CountyWA$25,000Minimum can achieved over the course of 5 yearshttps://www.cf-sc.org/ways-to-give/start-a-fund/
Community Foundation of South AlabamaAL$15,000https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5db862fb94824877562d3312/t/69e8dc19b1b7a77ee8ae058b/1776868377811/CFSA++Donor+Advised+Fund.pdf
Community Foundation of South Central KentuckyKYMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfsky.org/cfsky-types-of-funds/
Community Foundation of South Central WisconsinWI$10,000https://www.cfscw.org/fund-types/
Community Foundation of South GeorgiaGAAll DAFs expected to reach $10,000 within first 3 yearshttps://cfsga.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Donor-Advised-Fund-Policy-community-foundation.pdf
Community Foundation of South Puget SoundWAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.thecommunityfoundation.com/funds/establish-a-fund
Community Foundation of Southeastern AlbertaAB, Canada$15,000Minimum is in CADhttps://cfsea.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/How-to-Give-Fund-Types.pdf
Community Foundation of Southern IndianaIN$1,000Endowed DAF minimum = $15,000;
Passthrough DAF minimum = $1,000
https://www.cfsouthernindiana.com/giving-planning/types-of-funds/
Community Foundation of Southern New MexicoNM$10,000Non-endowed DAF minimum = $10,000
Endowed DAF minimum = $20,000
https://www.communityfoundationofsouthernnewmexico.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Adminsitrative-Fee-Schedule-CFSNM-2022.pdf
Community Foundation of Southwest KansasKSMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.communityfoundationswks.com/giving
Community Foundation of St. Clair CountyMI$25,000https://www.stclairfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/DAF_vs_Private_Foundation_Chart.pdf
Community Foundation of Swan ValleyMB, Canada$10,000Minimum is in CADhttps://cfsv.ca/funds/
Community Foundation of Tampa BayFL$10,000For a DAF; $100,000 for a "foundation" fundhttps://www.cftampabay.org/custom-giving-solutions/donor-advised-funds
https://www.cftampabay.org/custom-giving-solutions/family-foundations
Community Foundation of Teton ValleyIDMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cftetonvalley.org/fund-types-and-structures/
Community Foundation of the Brazos ValleyTXMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfbv.org/start-a-fund/
Community Foundation of the Central Blue RidgeVAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfcbr.org/donors-fund-partners/new-existing-funds/
Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee ValleyGAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfcv.com/giving/how-to-start-a-fund
Community Foundation of the Dan River RegionVAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfdrr.org/giving/how-to-start-a-fund/
Community Foundation of the Eastern ShoreMD$10,000Endowed, $5000 non-endowedhttps://www.cfes.org/createafund
Community Foundation of the Endless MountainsPAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://community-foundation.org/donate-to-a-fund/start-a-fund/
Community Foundation of the Florida KeysFL$10,000https://cffk.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Guidelines-for-Donor-Advised-Funds.pdf
Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley COMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfgv.org/donors/
Community Foundation of the Kootenay RockiesBC, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfkrockies.ca/donate/
Community Foundation of the LowcountrySC$2,500https://cf-lowcountry.org/current-future-donors/establish-a-fund
Community Foundation of the Mahoning ValleyOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfmv.org/charitable-giving-options/
Community Foundation of the New River ValleyVA$10,000https://cfnrv.org/giving/establish-a-fund/
Community Foundation of the North StateCA$10,000https://cfnorthstate.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Compare-Approaches-to-Giving-2-pg-07.15.20.pdf
Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah ValleyVAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfnsv.org/give/who-can-give/
Community Foundation of the OzarksMO$2,500https://www.cfozarks.org/giving-with-the-cfo/types-of-funds
Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River RegionVA$10,000https://www.cfrrr.org/questions-prospective-donors-ask/
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryTX$7,500https://www.communityfoundation.net/donors/
Community Foundation of the VerdugosCA$10,000https://cfverdugos.org/create-a-fund/
Community Foundation of the Virgin IslandsUS Virgin IslandsMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfvi.net/Funds
Community Foundation of Tompkins CountyNY$10,000Minimum $10,000 for an endowed fund or $20,000 for an expendable fundhttps://www.cftompkins.org/giving/our-funds/
Community Foundation of UtahUT$10,000Fund must maintain a balance of at least $2,500https://utahcf.org/images/DAF_Policies_and_Procedures.pdf
Community Foundation of Wabash County IN$20,000Endowment; $5000 non-permanent fundhttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1pjxByGBJ_xSeAGbkxmObV_4aAQTPwCbA8ALPVGG_sYk/edit?usp=sharing
Community Foundation of Washington CountyMS$10,000$10,000 for an endowed DAF, $500 for a pass-through DAFhttps://cfwashco.org/donor-advised-funds/
Community Foundation of Washington County MD, Inc.MD$1,000Minimum to start, with a pledge to reach $5,000 within 5 yearshttps://www.cfwcmd.org/creating-a-fund
Community Foundation of West GeorgiaGAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfwg.net/donor-advised-funds
Community Foundation of West Kentucky KYMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cfwestky.org/types-of-funds
Community Foundation of West TexasTX$5,000https://www.cfwtx.org/_files/ugd/416dfb_6eb9ed0847e14a06b62f37087d507867.pdf
Community Foundation of Western MassachusettsMA$10,000May be reached over several years with a fundraising/donation plan approved by the Foundationhttps://communityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CFWM-Donor-Advised-Funds-FAQs-2019.pdf
Community Foundation of Western North CarolinaNC$10,000DAF must maintain a balance of at least $10,000 to make grantshttps://cfwnc.org/donors/fund-types/donor-advised-funds
Community Foundation of Whitley CountyINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfwhitley.org/give/?a=starting
Community Foundation PartnershipINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfpartner.org/setting-up-a-fund
Community Foundation San Luis Obispo CountyCA$10,000$10,000 minimum for non-endowed DAF; $25,000 minimum for endowed DAF; fund must contain at least $2,500 to remain activehttps://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Donor-Advised-Fund-Policy-Approved-on-9.1.21.pdf
Community Foundation Santa Cruz CountyCA$25,000https://www.cfscc.org/blog/donor-advised-funds
Community Foundation Serving Howard, Carroll and Clinton CountiesIN$12,500Grants can only be made by a permanent fund once it generates $500 annually in earningshttps://cfhoward.org/establish-a-fund
Community Foundation Serving Southwest ColoradoCO$10,000DAF must maintain a balance of at least $10,000 to be activehttps://www.swcommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/2023_DAF_Getting-Started-Guidelines.pdf
Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast MissouriIL$15,000https://irp.cdn-website.com/4d69259a/files/uploaded/DAF%20-%20Advantages-cf079d43.pdf
Community Foundation Serving Western VirginiaWV$10,000https://www.cfwesternva.org/open-a-fund-today-page/
Community Foundations of the Hudson ValleyNYMinimum donation not sharedhttps://communityfoundationshv.org/donors/establishing-a-fund/
Community West FoundationOH$10,000https://www.communitywestfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CWF_Donor-Advised-Funds_Overview-Sheet_Final.pdf
Community’s FoundationPAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://tcfhelps.org/donor-advised-funds/
CommunityGivingMN$20,000Can be started with a single initial contribution, or started as an Acorn Fund which will grow to $20,000 over timehttps://www.communitygiving.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CG-Donor-Advised-Fund-Overview-New-Logo.pdf
Connecticut Community FoundationCT$10,000https://conncf.org/giving-guide/
Coral Gables Community FoundationFL$10,000$10,000 initial gift and minimum fund balance of $10,000 for the fund to stay activehttps://gablesfoundation.org/giving/establish-a-fund/
Cornell University FoundationNY$1,000,000https://giving.cornell.edu/how-to-give/gift-planning/smart-gift-plans/
Corry Community FoundationPADAF minimum not specified, but named fund minimum range is $10,000-$25,000https://corrycommunityfoundation.org/ways-to-give/
Coshocton FoundationOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.coshoctonfoundation.org/establishing-a-fund/
Coweta Community FoundationGAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cowetafoundation.org/give/
Crawford Heritage Community FoundationPA$5,000Minimum can be a single gift or achieved within 5 yearshttps://www.crawfordheritage.org/giving/fund-creation/?_gl=1*1gp2emx*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjgwNTkxMzQwLjE3MTUxODQxNDI.*_ga_V4CS07DSX6*MTcxNTE4NDE0MS4xLjEuMTcxNTE4NDE1MC4wLjAuMA..
CREATE - Northeast Mississippi’s Community FoundationMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://createfoundation.com/donors/create-a-fund/?donor
Creston Valley Community FoundationBC, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.crestonvalleycf.ca/giving-to-your-community
Crown Point Community FoundationIN$5,000May be reached within 5 yearshttps://www.thecpcf.org/funds.html
Cumbria Community FoundationUnited Kingdom$150,000Minimum is in British Poundshttps://www.cumbriafoundation.org/give-to-your-community/creating-a-fund/
Daffy Charitable FundCA$0No minimum to set up a fundhttps://www.daffy.org/resources/choosing-donor-advised-fund-for-you
DAFgiving360
(formerly Schwab Charitable)
CA$0Core account no min; Professionally managed account $100,000; min. grant is $50https://www.schwabcharitable.org/features/fees-and-minimums
Dakota Medical FoundationNDMinimum donation not sharedhttps://dakmed.org/dmf-giving-for-impact/
Dallas FoundationTX$10,000https://www.dallasfoundation.org/give-advise/how-to-make-an-impact/
Dartmouth CollegeNH$250,000https://alumni.dartmouth.edu/dartmouth-donor-advised-fund
Dayton Foundation OH$25,000Minimum recommendation, no required minimum listedhttps://www.daytonfoundation.org/files/galleries/TDF_Invested_Donor-Advised_Funds.pdf
Dearborn Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.dearborncf.org/donors-2-2/types-of-funds/
Decatur County Community FoundationIN$10,000https://www.dccfound.org/starting-your-fund
Defiance Area FoundationOH$25,000https://defianceareafoundation.org/giving/types-of-funds/
Delaware Community FoundationDE$15,000https://delcf.org/open-a-fund/donor-advised/
Denver FoundationCO$10,000https://denverfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/DenverFoundation2024_DonorAdvisedFunds_Onesheeter_Digital.pdf
Derby Community Foundation
(a partner foundation of CommunityGiving)
KSMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.derbycf.org/for-donors/
Deseret Trust CompanyUT$5,000https://www.deserettrust.com/donor-advised-funds?lang=eng
Devils Lake Area FoundationNDNo minimum listed for DAFs, but the minimum for endowments for the Foundation is $5,000https://devilslakeareafoundation.com/devils-lake-area-foundation/becoming-a-donor/
Donors Capital FundVAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://donorscapitalfund.org/
Donors' FundNJ$0No minimum to set up a fundhttps://www.thedonorsfund.org/about
DonorsTrustVA$10,000https://www.donorstrust.org/what-we-offer/donor-advised-funds/
Door County Community FoundationWI$1,000https://doorcountycommunityfoundation.org/donor-advised-funds/
Dorset Community FoundationUnited KingdomMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org/giving/individuals-and-families/
Douglas County Community FoundationKS$10,000https://www.dccfoundation.org/document-center.cfm?fx=JQKF2WHBT0AJRU1C
Drexel UniversityPAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://giving.drexel.edu/ways-to-give/gift-planning-blog/2020/November/donor-advised-fund/
Dubois County Community FoundationIN$10,000https://www.dccommunityfoundation.org/establish-a-fund
DuPage Foundation IL$25,000Payable over 5 yearshttps://dupagefoundation.org/who-we-help/donors/advantages-of-a-donor-advised-fund-over-a-private-foundation.html
Durham Community FoundationON, Canada$5,000Minimum is in CADhttps://durhamcommunityfoundation.ca/ways-to-give/
East Bay Community FoundationCAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.ebcf.org/donors/get-started/open-a-fund/
East Tennessee FoundationTN$10,000$10,000 to open, $5,000 minimum balancehttps://easttennesseefoundation.org/donors/explore-our-funds/donor-advised-funds/
East Texas Communities FoundationTXMinimum donation not sharedhttps://etcf.org/donors/fund-types/
Eastern Carolina Community FoundationSC$5,000DAF can also be established as a Green Leaf Fund with an initial gift of $1,000 or more, to be converted to a DAF when the fund reaches $5,000https://www.easterncarolinacf.org/Content/pdf/ECCF-funds-schedule.pdf
Eastern Shore of Virginia Community FoundationVA$25,000https://www.esvcf.org/startafund
Eastern West Virginia Community FoundationWVMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.ewvcf.org/donors-overview/
Eau Claire Community FoundationWI$1,500Minimum of $1,500 to establish a DAF, minimum of $25,000 to award grantshttps://eccfwi.org/about-us/fund-types/
Eden Prairie Community FoundationMN$10,000DAF must have at least $10,000 to make grantshttps://epcommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Donor-Advised-Fund-Flyer-1.pdf
Edmonton Community FoundationAB, CanadaEndowment funds must reach a minimum balance of $10,000 CAD within 10 yearshttps://www.ecfoundation.org/donors/how-funds-work/
Edward Jones Charitable Gift FundIN$10,000https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/investment-services/investment-products/donor-advised-funds
El Paso Community FoundationTXMinimum donation not sharedhttps://epcf.org/give/establish_a_fund
ELCA Foundation
(Endowment Fund of the Evangelical Lutheran Church In America)
IL$10,000https://foundation.elca.org/donor-advised-funds
Emporia Community FoundationKS$10,000Minimum can be reached within 3 yearshttps://www.emporiacf.org/types-of-funds.cfm
EndaomentCA$0No minimum to set up a fundhttps://endaoment.org/
Erie Community FoundationPANo DAF-specific minimum listed; minimum across all fund types varies between $10,000 to $25,000https://www.eriecommunityfoundation.org/donors/create-your-own-fund
Essex County Community FoundationMA$10,000https://www.eccf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Foundation-Fees-3.pdf
Evanston Area Community FoundationIL$10,000Fund must maintain a balance of at least $10,000 to remain activehttps://evanstonforever.org/giving/ways-give/donor-advised-funds/
EverenceIN$1,000Three levels of initial gift/monthly balance, which determine how many distributions are allowed per quarter:
Steward, $1,000 minimum;
Patron, $10,000 minimum;
Philanthropist, $30,000 minimum
https://www.everence.com/financial-services/charitable-giving/donor-advised-fund
Fairfield County FoundationOH$10,000https://www.fairfieldcountyfoundation.org/become-a-donor/types-of-funds
Fairfield County’s Community FoundationCT$5,000https://fccfoundation.org/donor-advised-funds/
Fayette Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://givetofcf.com/your-giving/endowments/
Fidelity CharitableMA$0No minimum, minimum grant is $50https://www.fidelitycharitable.org/giving-account/what-it-costs.html
Fiduciary Trust CharitableMAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.ftcharitable.org/donor-advised-funds-overview
Findlay-Hancock County Community FoundationOH$10,000https://assets.nlcnet.net/0639/documents/Advisor-Resources/Comparison-of-Fund-Options-2024.pdf
First Community Foundation PartnershipPAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.fcfpartnership.org/ways-to-give/establish-a-fund/
FJCNY$5,000https://fjc.org/get-started/
FM Area FoundationND$5,000Funds must reach $25,000 within 5 yearshttps://www.areafoundation.org/donors-fundholders/donor-faqs/
Fond du Lac Area FoundationWI$10,000Initial gift of $10,000, or beginning as an Acorn Fund with a minimum of $1,000 (can become a DAF when $10,000 is reached)https://fdlareafoundation.com/types-of-funds/
Fondation de FranceFrance$200,000Minimum is in Euros; minimum can be reached within 5 yearshttps://www.fondationdefrance.org/en/create-foundation
Foothills Community FoundationSCMinimum donation not sharedhttps://foothillscommunityfoundation.org/start-a-fund/
Fort Atkinson Community FoundationWI$15,000https://www.fortfoundation.org/establish-a-fund
Fort Dodge Community FoundationIAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://fd-foundation.org/donor-advised-funds
Foundation For Appalachian KentuckyKY$10,000https://www.appalachianky.org/types-of-funds/
Foundation For Appalachian OhioOH$10,000Minimum $10,000 gift, or starting with an Acorn Fund initial gift of $5,000 with a plan to reach $10,000https://appalachianohio.org/giving/funds/admin-fees/
Foundation for Enhancing CommunitiesPA$10,000Within 5 yearshttps://www.tfec.org/start-giving/start-a-fund/
Foundation for Jewish PhilanthropiesNY$5,000$5,000 minimum to establish a fund, and the fund must have a balance of at least $2,500 to remain activehttps://fjpprod.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-Donor-Advised-Fund-Agreement.pdf
Foundation for MetroWestMA$10,000https://www.communityfoundationmw.org/funds-giving/professional-advisors/
Foundation for Northwest IllinoisILMinimum donation not sharedhttps://fornwil.org/donors/fund-options/
Foundation for Southeast TexasTX$10,000Minimum can be achieved over 5 yearshttps://www.fsetx.org/for-donors
Foundation for the CarolinasNC$10,000For individuals: $10,000 min for non-endowed funds, $50,000 for endowed funds;
For corporations: $50,000 min except for Executive Engagement Corporate DAFs, which is a $10,000 min
https://www.fftc.org/sites/default/files/documents/FFTC_DAF_Agreement_Fillable.pdf https://www.fftc.org/sites/default/files/documents/FFTC_Corporate_DAF_Agreement_Fillable.pdf
Foundation for the Tri-State Community KY$10,000May be achieved over 5 yearshttps://tristatefoundation.org/faqs/
Foundation ScotlandUnited KingdomMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/set-up-your-own-fund
Founder's PledgeUS, United Kingdom, GermanyMin is 5% of equity owned in your companyhttps://founderspledge.com/faq
Four County Community FoundationMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.4ccf.org/donors/
Frankenmuth Community FoundationMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.frankenmuthfoundation.org/introduction-to-giving
Fredericton Community FoundationNB, Canada$25,000Minimum is in CADhttps://www.fredfdn.ca/our-fund-types
Fremont Area Community FoundationNE$1,000Non-endowed or pass-through, Endowed $10,000https://www.facfoundation.org/donors/donor-advised-funds.html
Fremont Area Community FoundationMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://facommunityfoundation.org/giving/fund-types/
Fund For Charitable Giving at PNCPA$10,000https://ffcg.iphiview.com/ffcg/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=ElaeQKVUAqw%3D&tabid=352&mid=2909
Fund for Southern CommunitiesGAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://fundforsouth.org/FSC_2023/types-of-funds/
Fundy Community FoundationNB, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.fundycommunityfoundation.ca/give/
Galesburg Community FoundationILMinimum donation not sharedhttps://yourgcf.org/giving/types-of-funds/donor-advised-funds/
Gaston Community FoundationNCMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.cfgaston.org/fund-types/
Gift Funds CanadaON, Canada$25,000Minimum is in CADhttps://www.giftfunds.com/about/
Gilroy FoundationCAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://gilroyfoundation.org/ways-to-give/start-a-fund/
GiveWell Community FoundationFL$10,000https://www.givecf.org/advisors/faq/
Golden Belt Community FoundationKS$5,000https://goldenbeltcf.org/faq/
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy FundNY$25,000https://www.philanthropy.com/article/next-for-dafs-accounts-as-tools-for-regular-folks-not-just-the-wealthy
Gorge Community FoundationOR$1,000DAF cannot begin granting out funds until it reaches $10,000; the DAF must reach $10,000 within 5 yearshttps://gorgecf.org/starting-your-own-fund/
Grand FoundationCOMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.grandfoundation.com/Give
Grand Haven Area Community FoundationMI$5,000https://ghacf.org/why-start-a-donor-advised-fund/
Grand Rapids Area Community FoundationMNMinimum donation not sharedhttps://gracf.org/donate/funds/
Grand Rapids Community FoundationMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.grfoundation.org/give/create-your-own-fund
Grand Traverse Regional Community FoundationMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.gtrcf.org/userfiles/filemanager/1441/
Gratiot County Community FoundationMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.gratiotfoundation.org/give/
Grays Harbor Community FoundationWAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.gh-cf.org/giving/how-funds-works
Greater Alliance FoundationOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://greateralliancefoundation.org/ways-to-give/
Greater Cedar Rapids Community FoundationIA$10,000Can start a Prairie Fund at $2,500 with regular payments until reaching $10,000https://www.gcrcf.org/donors/how-to-open-a-fund/establish-a-fund/
Greater Cincinnati FoundationOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.gcfdn.org/donors/giving-solutions/donor-advised-funds/
Greater Grand Island Community FoundationNE$5,000For individuals funds; $10,000 min for corportations; Min annual balance required to maintain expendable funds is $1000https://www.gicf.org/assets/site/files/Policies/fund-administration-policy-with-cover-sheet-draft-approved-2018.pdf
Greater Green Bay Community FoundationWI$10,000https://www.ggbcf.org/donors/donor-advised-funds/
Greater Green Valley Community FoundationAZMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.ggvcf.org/donor
Greater Houston Community FoundationTXMinimum donation not sharedhttps://ghcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/DAF-Program-Guidelines.pdf
Greater Kanawha Valley FoundationWV$10,000https://tgkvf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TGKVF-Donor-Advised-Flier.pdf
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation MO$0https://www.growyourgiving.org/professional-advisors/charitable-giving-solutions/daf-financial-advisor-managed-account-faqs/
Greater Lewes FoundationDEMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.greaterlewesfoundation.org/featured-funds/
Greater Lowell Community FoundationMA$5,000Initial gift must be invested for at least four quarters before grants can be distributedhttps://www.glcfoundation.org/for-donors/types-of-funds/
Greater Lynchburg Community FoundationVA$10,000A DAF may also start with a smaller initial gift via an "Acorn Fund"https://www.lynchburgfoundation.org/donors/donor-advisors
Greater Manhattan Community FoundationKSMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.mcfks.org/documents.cfm?fx=JQ0LVU958CM1FLUD
Greater Miami Jewish FederationFL$5,000https://legacy.jewishmiami.org/?pageID=213
Greater Milwaukee FoundationWI$25,000https://www.greatermilwaukeefoundation.org/partners/become-a-donor/
Greater New Orleans Foundation LAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.gnof.org/donors/ways-to-give/start-a-fund/
Greater Northwest Kansas Community FoundationKSMinimum donation not sharedhttps://assets-global.website-files.com/626b4b5da1906115a5f20117/6310c7e1a54e19a15c235431_Donor-Advised-Fund-GNWKCF.pdf
Greater Oxford Community FoundationOH$5,000https://www.oxfordfdn.org/types-of-funds
Greater Pike Community FoundationPAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://greaterpike.org/create-a-fund/
Greater PineBelt Community FoundationMSMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.pinebeltfoundation.org/opening-a-fund
Greater Poweshiek Community FoundationIAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://greaterpcf.org/donors/
Greater Salina Community FoundationKS$10,000https://gscf.org/media/oephebfo/donor-advised-fund-fact-sheet.pdf
Greater Tacoma Community FoundationWA$10,000https://www.gtcf.org/wp-content/uploads/Donor_advised_compare_GTCF.pdf
Greater Toledo Community FoundationOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://toledocf.org/fund-options-donors
Greater Washington Community FoundationDC$10,000https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6570ba1c5862de67a3c110d8/t/68bb5ca226ad714911f3de2c/1757109410377/GWCF_donor-advised-fund.pdf
Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation
(a partner foundation of CommunityGiving)
MN$20,000Can be started with a single initial contribution, or started as an Acorn Fund which will grow to $20,000 over timehttps://www.communitygiving.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CG-Donor-Advised-Fund-Overview-New-Logo.pdf
Greater Worcester Community FoundationMA$10,000https://greaterworcester.org/giving/establish-a-fund
Greenbrier Valley Community FoundationWVMinimum donation not sharedhttps://gvfoundation.org/gvcf-funds/
Greene County FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.greenecountyfoundation.org/funds/
Greenwood County Community FoundationSCMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.greenwoodcf.org/donors-and-funds/funds/
Guilford FoundationCT$10,000A DAF may also start with a smaller initial gift via the Acorn program, which will reach $10,000 within 5 yearshttps://guilfordfoundation.org/funds/
Gulf Coast Community FoundationMS$1,000https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e60807b6151d60c2a74fbe0/t/66ea036de7fac40bb9fcf80c/1726612333815/HCF+PDF+%28COLOR%29.pdf
Hamilton Community FoundationNEMinimum donation not sharedhttps://hcfne.org/giving-1
Hamilton Community FoundationOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.hamiltonfoundation.org/give/start-a-fund/donor-advised-funds/
Hamilton County Community FoundationIN$0No minimum to set up a fund. Any DAF established with $25,000 or more is considered an "Enchanced DAF".https://www.cicf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Donor-Advised-Funds-CICF-Collaborative.pdf
Hampton Roads Community Foundation VA$25,000Endowed; Current Use $50,000; Quasi-endowed $50,000; Customized Fund $2 millionhttps://hamptonroadscf.org/giving-your-way/start-a-fund/types-of-funds/donor-advised-fund
Harrison County Community Foundation IN$25,000https://hccfindiana.org/Establish-a-Fund
Hartford Foundation for Public GivingCT$10,000https://www.hfpg.org/donors/ways-to-give/create-a-fund
Harvard University MA$1,000,000https://www.alumni.hbs.edu/giving/how-to-give/planned-giving/Pages/harvard-donor-advised-fund.aspx
Hawaii Community FoundationHI$25,000https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/investing/create-a-fund
Hendricks County Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://hendrickscountycf.org/for-donors/start-a-new-fund.html
Henry County Community FoundationIN$25,000https://www.henrycountycf.org/giving/types-of-funds/
Heritage FundIN$15,000DAF balance must be at least $15,000https://heritagefundbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/HF-FundOptions-240726-1.pdf
High Desert Community FoundationCAMinimum donation not sharedhttp://hdcfoundation.org/funds-2/
Hillsdale County Community FoundationMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://abouthccf.org/giving/
Homer FoundationAK$15,000Minimum can also be built up over time via an Acorn Fund, which has a $2,500 minimumhttps://www.homerfoundation.org/donor-advised-funds
Horizons Foundation CA$5,000https://www.horizonsfoundation.org/ways-to-give/donor-advised-funds-for-the-lgbtq-community/
Hudson Community FoundationOH$5,000https://myhcf.org/donors-guide-donor-advised-funds/
Humboldt Area FoundationCAThere is no required minimum, but an initial gift of at least $10,000 is encouragedhttps://hafoundation.org/ways-to-support/giving-start-a-fund/
Huron County Community FoundationMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.huroncountycommunityfoundation.org/donor-advised-funds
Huronia Community FoundationON, Canada$10,000Minimum is in CADhttps://www.huroniacommunityfoundation.com/donor-centre/giving-options/
Hutchinson Community FoundationKS$5,000https://online.fliphtml5.com/yetpd/xjlj/#p=22
Idaho Community FoundationID$25,000https://www.idahocf.org/giving/charitable-giving-funds
Idaho Women's Charitable FoundationIDMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.iwcfgives.org/membership/faq/
iGiftFundOH$25,000https://igiftfund.org/donor-advised-funds/how-donor-advised-funds-work/
Illinois Prairie Community FoundationILMinimum donation not sharedhttps://ilprairiecf.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Creating-and-Using-a-Donor-Advised-Fund.-pdf.pdf
ImpactAssetsMD$25,000https://impactassets.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GE526G_IA_DAF_Program-Circular.pdf
Incourage Community FoundationWI$10,000https://incouragecf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-07-01-Incourage-Overview-Funds.pdf
Indian River Community FoundationFLMinimum donation not sharedhttps://ircommunityfoundation.org/giving/establish-fund/
Initiative FoundationMN$20,000Or two year plan to build to $20,000https://ifound.app.box.com/v/DAF-Brochure
Innovia FoundationWA$10,000https://innovia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Giving-Guide-2022-Digital.pdf
International Community FoundationCA$5,000Same minimum for endowed and non-endowed DAFshttps://icfdn.org/what-we-do/funds-and-services/
Jackson Community FoundationMI$10,000$10,000 minimum, $5,000 of which is endowedhttps://www.jacksoncf.org/_files/ugd/e93852_13e90234e724440d84b2f004efa34715.pdf
Jennings County Community FoundationIN$2,500Minimum can be achieved over the course of two yearshttps://jenningscountygives.org/types-of-funds
Jewish Communal Fund NY$5,000https://jcfny.org/what-is-a-donor-advised-fund/
Jewish Community Foundation of Central New YorkNY$2,500https://www.jewishfoundationcny.org/donor-advised-funds
Jewish Community Foundation of El PasoTX$1,000Grants can only be made when fund reaches $10,000https://jcfep.org/types-of-funds/
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater HartfordCT$10,000Can be given in full or built up over 2-5 yearshttps://www.jcfhartford.org/family-of-funds/donor-advised-funds/
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas CityKS$5,000$2,500 for advisors under age 35https://www.jcfkc.org/individuals-and-families/donor-advised-funds/
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MercerNJ$6,000Fund must maintain a balance of at least $6,000 to remain activehttps://foundationjewish.org/pdf/daffaq.pdf
Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest NJNJ$5,000https://jcfgmw.org/donor-advised-funds/
Jewish Community Foundation of Los AngelesCA$5,000https://www.jewishfoundationla.org/donor-advised-funds/
Jewish Community Foundation of Milwaukee Jewish FederationWI$2,500https://www.milwaukeejewish.org/departments/philanthropy/jcf/planned-giving/daf/
Jewish Community Foundation of Orange CountyCA$1,000https://jcfoc.org/types-of-funds/#link_acc-1-2-d
Jewish Community Foundation of San DiegoCA$1,800https://jcfsandiego.org/individuals-families/donor-advised-fund/
Jewish Community Foundation of Southern ArizonaAZ$5,000If a DAF is being established is the donor-advisor's first (or for a child or grandchild), the sponsor offers to cover $1,000 of the fund minimum, effectively making the minimum $4,000https://jparizona.org/foundation/individuals-families
Jewish Endowment Foundation of South CarolinaSCMinimum donation for DAFs not shared, but the minimum for endowed funds is $25,000https://www.jefsc.org/giving
Jewish Federation and Foundation of Northeast FloridaFL$1,000$1,000 minimum for individuals under the age of 40; $2,500 minimum for individuals 40 and olderhttps://cdn.fedweb.org/fed-24/2/DAF%2520Fact%2520Sheet%25281%2529.pdf
Jewish Federation Bay Area
(formerly the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund)
CA$5,000https://jewishfed.org/what-we-do/our-services/giving-vehicles/donor-advised-funds/
Jewish Federation of Central MassachusettsMA$2,500https://www.jewishcentralmass.org/donor-advised-funds
Jewish Federation of ClevelandOH$100https://www.jewishcleveland.org/involved/philanthropy_with_us/#daf
Jewish Federation of Greater Ann ArborMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.jewishannarbor.org/ways-to-give/foundation/
Jewish Federation of Greater PhiladelphiaPA$5,000https://jewishphilly.giftplans.org/index.php?cID=247
Jewish Federation of Greater PittsburghPA$5,000For young adults (ages 22-45), the minimum is $2,500https://jewishpgh.org/info/donor-advised-fund/
Jewish Federation of Greater SeattleWA$10,000https://web.archive.org/web/20230120040316/https://www.jewishinseattle.org/ways-to-give/your-partners-in-philanthropy/
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan ChicagoIL$1,000https://www.juf.org/donate/juf-planned-giving/donor-advised-funds-foundations/donor-advised-funds/
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan DetroitMI$5,000https://jewishdetroit.org/a-guide-to-philanthropic-funds-2023/
Jewish Federation of Northeastern New YorkNYMinimum donation not sharedhttps://cdn.fedweb.org/fed-130/2/Donor%2520Advised%2520Funds%25282%2529.pdf?v=1590160294
Jewish Federation of Western MassachusettsMA$5,000https://cdn-assets.fedwebplatform.org/fed-15/40/Donor%2520Advised%2520Fund.pdf
Jewish Foundation of Greater New HavenCT$10,000https://newhavenjewishfoundation.org/donor-advised/
Jewish Foundation of MemphisTN$5,000https://jewishfoundationofmemphis.org/donor-advised-funds/
Jewish Long BeachCA$2,000https://cdn.fedweb.org/fed-68/2/DonorAdvisedPhilanthropicFundBrochure%25281%2529.pdf?v=1680202724
JEWISHcoloradoCO$10,000If a fund is set up on behalf of a child, the minimum is $5,000https://www.jewishcolorado.org/wp-content/uploads/Jco-Annual-Report-2022-2023No-Listings_v1.pdf
Johns HopkinsMD$100,000https://giving.jhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/gp-daf-info-sheet.pdf
Johnson County Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.jccf.org/start-a-fund
Juneau Community FoundationAK$25,000https://www.juneaucf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fee-chart.pdf
Kalamazoo Community FoundationMI$5,000https://kzcf.org/establish-a-fund/donor-advised-funds/
Kansas Rural Communities FoundationKSMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.thekrcf.org/new-fund-scholarship
Kearney Area Community FoundationNEMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.kearneyfoundation.org/donor-advised-funds
Kenosha Community FoundationWIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://kenoshafoundation.org/ways-to-give/
Kern Community FoundationCAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.kernfoundation.org/donors/types-of-funds/
Kitsap Community FoundationWAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.kitsapfoundation.org/types-of-funds
Knights of Columbus Charitable FundCTMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.knightscharitable.org/giving-solutions/knights-columbus-charitable-fund/
Knox County FoundationOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://knoxcf.org/donor-advised-faqs/
Kosciusko County Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.kcfoundation.org/donors/ways-to-give/fund-types/
La Crosse Area Community FoundationWI$10,000Can be paid over multiple yearshttps://www.lacrosseareafoundation.org/give/start-a-fund/
Lagrange County Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://lccf.net/create-a-fund/
Lake Area FoundationKY$2,000Min $2000 gift and built over 5 years or immediately started with $10,000 donationhttps://lakeareafoundation.com/foundation-faqs/
Lake County Community FoundationIL$10,000https://lakecountycf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LCCF-Charitable-Giving-Fund-Guide-2024-Q1-Donor-version.pdf
Lancaster County Community FoundationPA$10,000Can be achieved over 5 yearshttps://www.lancfound.org/wp-content/uploads/LCF_FundInfo_DonorAdvised_v5.pdf
Lapeer County Community FoundationMI$5,000Named funds must reach $25,000 within 5 yearshttps://lapeercountycf.org/about-us/faqs/
Laredo Area Community FoundationTX$10,000Minimum $10,000 gift, or starting with an Acorn Fund initial gift of $2,500 with a plan to reach $10,000 within 5 yearshttps://laredofoundation.org/funds-n-donors.html#donor-advised-funds
Lebanon Area FoundationMOMinimum donation not sharedhttps://lafcares.org/funds/endowment-funds/
Legacy FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://legacyfdn.org/donors/open-a-fund/
Legacy FoundationKSMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.legacyregionalfoundation.org/give-your-way/Donations
Lehigh Valley Community FoundationPA$5,000https://www.lehighvalleyfoundation.org/what-we-offer/
Lenawee Community FoundationMI$10,000https://lenaweecommunityfoundation.com/advisors/
Liberty Hill FoundationCA$5,000https://www.libertyhill.org/what-we-do/donor-services/donor-advised-funds/
Licking County FoundationOH$1,000Community Charitable Fund (non-endowed DAF) minimum: $1,000
DAF (endowed) minimum: $25,000, can be achieved over 5 years
https://www.thelcfoundation.org/funds-giving/giving/establish-a-fund/
Lincoln Community FoundationNE$0https://www.lcf.org/empowering-donors/types-of-funds
London Community FoundationON, Canada$0No minimum to establish a fund, but the fund must reach $50,000 CAD before grants can be madehttps://www.lcf.on.ca/start-a-fund
Long Island Community FoundationNY$5,000https://www.nycommunitytrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NYCT-Donor-Advised-Fund-Policies-and-Guidelines.pdf
Longmont Community FoundationCO$10,000Recommended minimum, no definitive min sharedhttps://longmontfoundation.org/new/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Benefits-of-a-Donor-Advised-Account-2024-update.pdf
Los Altos Mountain View Community FoundationCAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://lamvcf.org/open-a-daf/
Luzerne Foundation PAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.luzfdn.org/establish-a-fund/#1639594585317-c2be2514-33b0
Mackinac Island Community FoundationMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://micf.org/give/
Madison Community FoundationWIThere are three kinds of DAFs that each have their own minimums: Endowed Advised Funds have a $15,000 minimum; Endowed Advised Funds have a $100,000 minimum; and Passthrough Funds have a $1,000 minimumhttps://www.madisongives.org/giving/start-an-advised-fund-at-madison-community-foundation
Madison County Community FoundationIN$10,000$10,000 minimum for an endowed DAF, $20,000 for a non-endowed DAFhttps://www.madisonccf.org/images/FinancialDocuments/Admin_fees_MCCF_-_Endowed_-_2024.pdf
Madison FoundationCT$10,000Endowed $10,000; Pass-through $20,000https://www.madisonccf.org/giving#fund-options
Maine Community FoundationME$25,000https://www.mainecf.org/support-start-a-fund/three-ways-to-give/create-a-fund/
Maine Initiatives ME$5,000Endowed (cannot make grants until fund reaches $25,000); Current Use (Non-endowed) $1,000https://maineinitiatives.org/im-ready-to/donate
MakewayBC, Canada$5,000Giving fund; Invested Giving Fund $25,000 CAD; Impact Fund $1M CADhttps://makeway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MakeWay_CommunityAndDonorAdvisedFunds.pdf
Manatee Community FoundationFL$5,000https://manateecf.org/donors/create-a-fund/
Manistee County Community FoundationMI$5,000https://www.manisteefoundation.org/give/donor-advised-funds-benefits
Mankato Area FoundationMN$0https://mankatoareafoundation.com/donors/donor-faqs/
Maple Ridge Community FoundationBC, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://mrcf.ca/giving/
Marietta Community FoundationOH$2,500Either a $2,500 initial gift, or establishing a Starter Fund which will turn into a DAF at a later datehttps://www.mcfohio.org/create-a-fund
Marin Community FoundationCA$0No minimum to set up a fundhttps://www.marincf.org/individuals-families/benefits-of-partnership
Mariner Wealth AdvisorsKSMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.marinerwealthadvisors.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Donor-Advised-Funds.pdf
Marion Community FoundationOH$5,000https://marioncommunityfoundation.org/media/2021/12/DAFs.pdf
Marshall Community FoundationMI$5,000Can be achieved within 5 yearshttps://marshallcf.org/give/start-your-own-fund/
Marshall County Community Foundation INMinimum donation not sharedhttp://www.marshallcountycf.org/your-gifts-your-dreams-your-legacy
Marshfield Area Community FoundationWI$10,000Can be established with a single initial gift, or can be started as an Acorn Fund with a smaller gift (must meet minimum within four years)https://www.marshfield.foundation/giving/funds/establish-funds/
Mathews Community Foundation VA$5,000https://www.mathewscf.org/Donors/Types-of-Funds#1486102-donor-advised-fund---organize-your-giving
Mayo ClinicMN$100,000https://plannedgiving.mayoclinic.org/donor-advised-funds
McPherson County Community FoundationKS$1,000$1,000 Minimum for an expendable DAF; No minimum donation shared for endowed DAFshttps://www.mcphersonfoundation.org/donors/become-a-fundholder/setting-up-a-fund/
Mercer County Civic FoundationOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://mercercountycivicfdn.org/faqs/
Miami FoundationFL$5,000https://miamifoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Types-of-Funds-without-Incubator-6.2021.pdf
Michigan Gateway Community FoundationMI$1,000$1,000 is the minimum for a temporary DAF; no minimum shared for endowed DAFshttps://www.mgcf.org/start-a-fund
Midland Area Community FoundationMI$5,000https://www.midlandfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/Donor-Advised-Fund-Flyer-1.pdf
Midlands Community FoundationNEMinimum donation not shared, but fund must maintain a balance of $5,000https://midlandscommunity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Gift-Acceptance-Policy-7.2023-FINAL.pdf
Mid-Nebraska Community FoundationNEMinimum donation not sharedhttps://midnebraskafoundation.org/what-we-do/doners/types-of-funds/donor-advised-fund.html
Mid-Shore Community FoundationMD$10,000https://www.mscf.org/donor-advised-funds
Milbank Community FoundationSDMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.milbankcf.com/donors.php
Minneapolis FoundationMN$10,000https://www.minneapolisfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/DAF-policies-2025.pdf
Minneapolis Jewish Federation
(Minnesota Jewish Community Foundation)
MN$10,000 minimum for a standard DAF, $5,000 minimum for a "$5K Donor Advised Fund"https://mnjcf.org/open-a-fund
Mississauga FoundationON, Canada$25,000Minimum is in CADhttps://mississaugafoundation.ca/donors-advisors/
Montana Community Foundation MT$25,000May be a single donation or cumulatively over 5 yearshttps://mtcf.org/giving/types-of-funds/donor-advised-funds
Montgomery County Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.mccf-in.org/establish-a-fund
Montgomery County Community FoundationTX$15,000Minimum can be achieved over the course of 5 years with gifts of $3,000 minimumhttps://www.mccfoundation.org/advisors/advisors-faq/
Montgomery County FoundationPAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.mcfoundationinc.org/donoradvisedfunds.asp
Morgan Stanley GIFT Fund
(Global Impact Funding Trust) (MS GIFT)
NY$25,000$25,000 minimum for a normal Morgan Stanley GIFT fund DAF; DAFs can also be made through the related Morgan Stanley at Work Charitable Giving Program, which has a $250 minimum for individual DAFs and a $100,000 minimum for corporate DAFs https://www.morganstanley.com/articles/donor-advised-funds-tax-benefits-for-charitable-giving
https://www.morganstanley.com/atwork/charitable-giving
Morton Community FoundationIL$10,000DAF can be established with a single initial gift, or with a gift of $1,000 and a commitment of adding additional donations totaling at least $1,000 per year over a maximum total of 10 yearshttps://static1.squarespace.com/static/5005cb58e4b0a695332262b5/t/6675986ccdad852afb3d47d1/1718982764802/Donor+Advised+Endowment+Fund+Guidelines+-+FINAL.pdf
Mt. Pleasant Area Community FoundationMI$10,000Minimum must be achieved within 10 yearshttps://www.mpacf.org/create-a-fund
Muskingum County Community FoundationOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://mccflegacy.org/?pageID=137
Muskoka Community FoundationON, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://muskokacommunityfoundation.ca/funds-we-manage/current-funds/
Napa Valley Community FoundationCA$25,000DAF must maintain a minimum of $500 after being establishedhttps://www.napavalleycf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DONOR-ADVISED-FUND-FAQs.pdf
National Charitable EndowmentCTNonehttps://nationalcharitable.org/national-charitable-endowment/
National Christian Charitable FoundationGA$0https://www.philanthropy.com/article/next-for-dafs-accounts-as-tools-for-regular-folks-not-just-the-wealthy
National Philanthropic TrustPA$10,000https://www.nptrust.org/donor-advised-funds/open-daf-account/
Nebraska Community FoundationNE$25,000https://www.nebcommfound.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/policy-regarding-donor-advised-funds_2017_08.pdf
Nemaha County STEP FoundationKSMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.nemahastep.org/ways-to-give.cfm
Nevada Community Foundation NVMinimum donation not listed for DAFs, but the minimum for scholarship funds is $25,000https://www.nevadacf.org/individuals-family-giving/types-of-funds/
New Braunfels Area Community FoundationTX$10,000https://nbcommunityfoundation.org/planned-giving/
New Hampshire Charitable FoundationNH$25,000https://www.nhcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/donor-advised-fund-0125.pdf
New Horizons FoundationCOMinimum donation not sharedhttps://newhorizonsfoundation.com/donoradvisedfund/
New Mexico FoundationNMMinimum donation not sharedhttps://newmexicofoundation.org/we-manage/donor-advised-funds/
New World FoundationNYMinimum donation not sharedhttps://newwf.org/our-model/donor-advised-funds/
New York Community TrustNY$5,000https://thenytrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DAF-Policies-and-Guidelines-2025-edited.pdf
Niagara Community FoundationON, Canada$25,000Minimum is in CADhttps://niagaracommunityfoundation.org/fundlist/
North Carolina Community FoundationNC$25,000Endowed; Invested gift fund $100,000; Non-endowed gift $10,000https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/create-a-fund/types-of-funds/what-is-a-donor-advised-fund
North Dakota Community FoundationNDMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.ndcf.net/give/donor-advised-funds.html
North Texas Community FoundationTXMinimum donation not sharedhttps://northtexascf.org/give-now/
Northern Chautauqua Community FoundationNY$10,000https://www.nccfoundation.org/empowering-donors/
Northern Cincinnati FoundationOH$5,000https://northerncincinnati.foundation/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/DAF-Guidelines-Activity-Policy-2026.pdf
Northern New Jersey Community FoundationNJMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.nnjcf.org/donor-services/establish-a-fund/
Northern New York Community FoundationNY$5,000https://nnycf.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NNYCF_Donor_Advised_Fund_2026.pdf
Northern Piedmont Community FoundationVAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://static1.squarespace.com/static/69275f05c4050e37cd303246/t/69a891d6c222cc0e72180471/1772655062853/NPCF+Potential+Donor+Book+Website.pdf
Northern Trust Charitable Giving ProgramILMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.northerntrust.com/united-states/what-we-do/wealth-management/wealth-planning-advisory-services/donor-advised-fund
Northfield SharesMN$10,000https://northfieldshares.org/support/legacy-gifts/starting-a-fund/
Northshore Community FoundationLAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://northshorefoundation.org/who-we-are/fund-management/
Northwest Connecticut Community FoundationCT$5,000https://www.northwestcf.org/sites/default/files/pdf/Donor-Advised%20Fund%20Guidelines.pdf
Northwest Minnesota FoundationMN$10,000Fund must maintain a balance of at least $10,000 to remain activehttps://nwmf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-DAFund-v-Private-Foundation.pdf
Northwestern Alberta FoundationAB, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://nafgives.com/creating-your-fund/
Northwestern UniversityIL$250,000https://giftplanning.northwestern.edu/donor-advised-funds#:~:text=A%20donor%20advised%20fund%20is,You%20cannot%20direct%20the%20gifts.
Oak Park-River Forest Community FoundationILMinimum donation not sharedhttps://oprfcf.org/start-a-fund-with-us/
Ocean Reef Community FoundationFL$10,000https://oceanreefcommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ORCF-DAF-Handbook2021.pdf
Oconomowoc Area FoundationWI$25,000https://theoaf.org/giving/#tab-cde11ee4c706f1e16ce
Oklahoma City Community FoundationOK$20,000Min for advised gift funds and advised legacy funds; $5,000 for advised express fundshttps://www.occf.org/fundoptions/
Omaha Community FoundationNE$25,000$25,000 minimum for a standard DAF; $50,000 minimum for a Donor Advised Family Fund; Charitable Checkbook funds, which are similar to a DAF, have a $1,000 minimumhttps://omahafoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Advisor-Account-Matrix-2022.pdf
Orange County Community FoundationCA$25,000https://www.oc-cf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/2023-What-is-a-DAF.pdf
Orange County Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/80820235-2d19-455b-827e-89130780b6de/downloads/DonorGuide%202023.pdf?ver=1713293218342
Orange FoundationCTMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.orangefoundation.org/funds_grant.htm
Orcas Island Community FoundationWA$2,500https://oicf.us/donors/setting-up-a-fund/
Oregon Community FoundationOR$5,000Minimum to establish; $25,000 minimum to make grantshttps://oregoncf.org/ways-to-give/choose-your-fund/donor-advised-fund/
Oregon Jewish Community FoundationOR$1,800https://www.ojcf.org/donor-advised-funds
Oshkosh Area Community FoundationWI$10,000Recommended minimum, no definitive minimum sharedhttps://www.oshkoshareacf.org/start-a-fund/
Osprey Community FoundationBC, Canada$10,000Fund balance must reach $10,000 within 10 years of establishing the fundhttps://ospreycommunityfoundation.ca/create-a-fund/
Otsego Community FoundationMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.otsegofoundation.org/give/#establish
Ottawa Community FoundationON, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.ocf-fco.ca/donors/types-of-funds-2/
Ottawa County Community FoundationOH$10,000Endowed DAFs = $10,000 minimum; Non-endowed DAF = $25,000 minimumhttps://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/8e0edffc-8326-4662-8e74-7d2b08d5ea57/downloads/2024DonorAdvisedFunds.pdf?ver=1721416564579
Our Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://localforever.org/our-funds-and-endowments
Outer Banks Community FoundationNC$1,000Must reach $5,000 within three years; $5,000 minimum to make grants the following yearhttps://obcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Donor-Advised-Fund-Fact-Sheet-1.pdf
Owen County Community FoundationIN$5,000Must reach the minimum within two yearshttps://www.owencountycf.org/types-of-funds
Oxford Community FoundationON, Canada$50,000Minimum is in CADhttps://oxfordcommunityfoundation.org/establish-a-fund/
Oxfordshire Community FoundationUnited Kingdom £25,000Minimum is in British Pounds; £25,000 per year suggested contributionhttps://oxfordshire.org/giving/setting-up-a-fund/
Parasol Tahoe Community FoundationNVMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.parasol.org/index.php/for-donors/ways-to-give
Park City Community FoundationUT$25,000https://parkcitycf.org/give/donor-advised-funds/
Parkersburg Area Community FoundationWV$10,000https://pacfwv.com/giving/starting-a-fund/types-of-funds/donor-advised-fund
Parsons Area Community FoundationKSMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.parsonsareacf.org/establishing-a-fund.cfm
Pasadena Community FoundationCAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://pasadenacf.org/ways-to-give/donor-advised-funds/
Paso del Norte Community FoundationTX$5,000$5,000 minimum must be met within five yearshttps://pdnfoundation.org/start-a-fund/for-charitable-giving
Paynesville Area Community Foundation
(a partner foundation of CommunityGiving)
MN$20,000Can be started with a single initial contribution, or started as an Acorn Fund which will grow to $20,000 over timehttps://www.communitygiving.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CG-Donor-Advised-Fund-Overview-New-Logo.pdf
PCA Foundation (aka: Presbyterian Church in American Foundation)GA$1,000https://pcafoundation.com/donors/advise-and-consult-fund/
Peninsula Community Foundation of VirginiaVA$5,000https://www.pcfvirginia.org/uploads/2/6/1/4/26140214/daf_brochure.pdf
Permian Basin Area FoundationTXMinimum donation not sharedhttps://pbaf.org/opportunities-to-partner/types-of-funds/
Phelps County Community FoundationNEMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.phelpsfoundation.org/
Philadelphia FoundationPAEndowed DAFs cannot make grants until balance is $10,000https://www.philafound.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/DAF_Endowed_Fund_Sample_2017.pdf, https://www.philafound.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/DAF_Non-Endowed_Fund_Sample_2015.pdf
Philanthropic Ventures FoundationCAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.venturesfoundation.org/donor-advised-funds/
Phillips County Community FoundationKSMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.phillipscountycommunityfoundation.org/for-donors
Pikes Peak Community FoundationCOMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.ppcf.org/start-a-fund/
Pinebelt Foundation MSMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.pinebeltfoundation.org/opening-a-fund
Pinellas Community FoundationFL$5,000https://pinellascf.org/giving/create-fund/
Piqua Community FoundationOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://piquacommunityfoundation.org/donors/
Pittsburgh FoundationPA$10,000https://pittsburghfoundation.org/start-fund
Placer Community FoundationCA$10,000https://www.placercf.org/create-a-fund
Poise FoundationPAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.poisefoundation.org/establish-a-fund
Portage FoundationOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://portagefoundation.org/establish-fund/
Porter County Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.pccf.gives/setupafund
Portland FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.portlandfoundation.org/plugins/content/content.php?content.18.
Pride Foundation WAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://pridefoundation.org/get-involved/give/start-a-fund/
Princeton Area Community FoundationNJMinimum donation not sharedhttps://pacf.org/individualsfamiles/how-to-start-a-fund/
Proteus FundMAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.proteusfund.org/donor-advised-funds/
Putnam County Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://pcfoundation.org/funds/
Racine Community FoundationWI$10,000https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e7cdbf9fb98907fa193d622/t/5f6b9729e1ce4c51c4f82502/1600886570166/Giving+FAQ.pdf
Raymond James Charitable Endowment FundFL$10,000Initial donation; $500 min required to maintain fundhttps://www.raymondjamescharitable.org/giving-options/donor-advised-funds#Therearesomerequirementstogetstarted
Redlands Community FoundationCAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.redlandscf.org/giving/donor-advised-funds/
Renaissance Charitable Foundation IN$5,000Initial donation minimum is $5,000; $1,000 min required to maintain fundhttps://rcf.donorfirstx.com/pdf/RCF/RCF%20Program%20Circular.pdf
Rhode Island FoundationRIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://rifoundation.org/giving/give-well/start-a-fund
Rice County Community FoundationKSMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.ricecountycf.org/types-of-funds.cfm
Richland County FoundationOH$10,000https://www.richlandcountyfoundation.org/giving/individual-giving/how-to-open-a-fund/
Richmond Jewish FoundationVA$5,000https://rjfoundation.org/donors/types-of-funds/
Ripley County Community FoundationIN$5,000Can be met within 5 yearshttps://rccfonline.org/giving-opportunities/start-a-fund/
Rivers and Area Community FoundationMB, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.riversareacommunityfoundation.org/types-of-funds/
Rochelle Area Community FoundationILMinimum donation not sharedhttps://rochellefoundation.org/home
Rochester Area Community FoundationNY$25,000https://www.racf.org/donors/how-to-create-a-fund/
Rochester Area FoundationMN$10,000https://rochesterarea.org/giving/start-a-new-fund/donor-advised-funds/
Rock County Community Foundation
(formerly the Luverne Area Community Foundation)
MNMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.rockcountycommunityfoundation.org/donors.html
Rockland Community FoundationNY$5,000https://rocklandgives.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/RCF-Fundholder-Agreement.pdf
Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern MissouriMOMinimum donation not sharedhttps://rcflegacy.org/?pageID=137
Roscommon County Community FoundationMI$5,000https://www.myrccf.org/give/establish-fund/
Rose Community FoundationCO$10,000https://rcfdenver.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Donor-Advised-Fund-one-pager-2022.pdf
Rotary FoundationIL$10,000https://rotary.planmygift.org/documents/r/rotary-international-foundation/pdf-visions-45.pdf
RSF Social FinanceCA$5,000https://rsfsocialfinance.org/give/donor-advised-funds/
Sacramento Region Community FoundationCA$10,000https://www.sacregcf.org/donors/#Create
Saginaw Community FoundationMI$0No minimum, but grants cannot be made until the fund contains at least $10,000https://www.saginawfoundation.org/starting-a-fund/
Saint Paul & Minnesota FoundationMN$10,000https://www.spmcf.org/donors/how-to-open-charitable-fund/donor-advised-funds
Salem Community FoundationOH$5,000https://salemcommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/SCF-Donor-Advised-Application.pdf
Salt Spring Island FoundationBC, Canada$25,000Minimum is in CADhttps://ssifoundation.ca/creating-a-fund/
San Angelo Area FoundationTX$0Non-endowed no min; Named Endowed $50,000https://www.saafound.org/how-to-create-a-fund
San Antonio Area Foundation TX$0Grant recs must be at least $250 and cannot exceed 80% of the fund balancehttps://saafdn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/SAAF_DonorHandbook-web.pdf
San Diego Foundation CA$25,000https://www.sdfoundation.org/ways-to-give/choose-your-fund-type/donor-advised-fund/
San Francisco Foundation CA$10,000https://sff.org/make-an-impact/open-a-daf/
San Joaquin Community FoundationCA$10,000https://sanjoaquincf.wpengine.com/open-a-fund/
San Juan Island Community FoundationWA$5,000https://sjicf.org/donors/donor-faqs/#1537375927147-2bc3a4fd-a6c3
Sandusky County Communities FoundationOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.sanduskyccf.org/open-a-fund
Sanilac County Community FoundationMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://sanilaccountycommunityfoundation.org/establish-a-fund/
Santa Barbara FoundationCAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.sbfoundation.org/donors/open-a-fund/donor-advised-fund/
Santa Fe Community FoundationNMMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.santafecf.org/donors/give-now#types_of_funds
Sarnia Community FoundationON, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://sarniacommunityfoundation.ca/?page_id=256
Schuylkill Area Community FoundationPA$5,000https://www.sacfoundation.com/creating_fund.htm
Scioto County Area FoundationOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://sciotofoundation.org/create-an-endowment-fund/
Scott Community FoundationKSMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.scottcf.org/
Scott County Community FoundationIN$5,000A DAF can be established with an initial $5,000 gift, or begin as an Acorn Fund and reach $5,000 over the span of 5 yearshttps://www.scottcountyfoundation.org/tools-for-giving/how-to-give/
SDG Impact FundGA$25,000$25,000 is the recommended minimum; will review requests as low as $5K on a case-by-case basehttps://www.sdgimpactfund.org/forms
Seattle FoundationWA$150,000$150,000 minimum for "Community Philanthropy Fund" DAFs; $500,000 minimum for "Family Foundation" DAFshttps://www.seattlefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/our-services-updated-may-2023.pdf
Seeding JusticeORMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.seedingjustice.org/donor-in-movement-funds/
Shelby FoundationOH$10,000https://www.theshelbyfoundation.org/donate/
Shenandoah Community FoundationVAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://shenandoahcommunityfoundation.org/donors/our-funds/
SignatryKS$0https://thesignatry.com/
Silicon Valley Community FoundationCA$5,000https://www.siliconvalleycf.org/donor-advised-funds
Sioux Falls Area Community FoundationSDMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.sfacf.org/giving/create-a-charitable-fund
Siouxland Community Foundation IA$5,000https://siouxlandcommunityfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Private-Fdn-Comparison-2017.pdf
Skagit Community FoundationWAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.skagitcf.org/giving.html
Solano Community FoundationCAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.solanocf.org/FundListHome.aspx
Sonora Area FoundationCA$5,000Fund must maintain a balance of at least $1,000 to remain activehttps://sonora-area.org/advisors/advisors-faq/
South Carolina Christian FoundationSC$10,000https://proactivegiving.net/donorprofile/
South Dakota Community FoundationSDMinimum donation not sharedhttps://sdcfgift.org/?pageID=137
South Madison Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.southmadisonfoundation.org/giving-opportunities/ways-to-give
SouthCoast Community FoundationMA$10,000https://southcoastcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Gift-Acceptance-Policy.pdf
Southeastern Illinois Community FoundationILMinimum donation not sharedhttps://southeasternillinois.org/donor-support/
Spartanburg County FoundationSCMinimum donation not sharedhttps://spcf.org/
Springfield FoundationOH$10,000https://www.springfieldfoundation.org/donors/
Spur Community FoundationIDMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.spurfoundation.org/start-a-fund
St. Albert Community FoundationAB, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://sacf.ca/ways-to-give/
St. Croix Valley FoundationWIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.scvfoundation.org/your-philanthropic-options
St. Louis Community Foundation MO$10,000https://stlgives.org/donors/donor-advised-funds/
Stablish FoundationMNMinimum donation not sharedhttps://stablish.org/how-it-works/
Stanford UniversityCA$1,000,000https://giving.stanford.edu/planned-giving/donor-advised-funds/
Stark Community FoundationOH$10,000https://www.starkcf.org/for-donors/become-a-donor/types-of-funds
Stateline Community FoundationWI$20,000https://statelinecf.org/give/#tab-id-10
Steuben County Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://steubenfoundation.org/how-to-give/
StewardshipUnited KingdomMinimum donation not shared, but annual payout is £25,000 or morehttps://www.stewardship.org.uk/donor-advised-fund
Stonewall Community FoundationNY$5,000$5,000 for non-endowed, $30,000 for endowedhttps://static1.squarespace.com/static/58d82340d2b857f33fbad36d/t/608fff7c81655a7d061cb24d/1620049789007/Funds+Services+and+Fees.pdf
Sturgis Area Community FoundationMI$10,000https://sturgisfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Donor-Advised-Funds.pdf
Sudbury Community FoundationON, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttp://sudburycf.ca/giving/starting-a-fund
Suffolk FoundationVA$25,000https://suffolkfoundation.org/funds/donor-advised-funds/
Summit FoundationCOMinimum donation not sharedhttps://summitfoundation.org/give-2/for-current-fundholders
Sunshine Coast FoundationBC, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://sunshinecoastfoundation.org/give/create-a-fund/
Swiss Philanthropy FoundationSwitzerlandMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.swissphilanthropy.ch/en/philanthropic-funds/personal-philanthropic-funds/
SymAsia FoundationSingapore$1,000,000Minimum is in SGDhttps://singaporelegaladvice.com/law-articles/donor-advised-funds-daf/
T. Rowe Price CharitableMD$5,000https://www.trowepricecharitable.org/information/frequently-asked-questions.html
Tahoe Truckee Community FoundationCAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.ttcf.net/ways-to-give/start-a-new-fund/
Taos Community FoundationNMMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.taoscf.org/give/
Texas Pride Impact FundsTX$10,000https://texaspridecf.org/open-a-fund/
Texas Women's FoundationTX$10,000Min gift or pledgehttps://txwf.org/impact-investing/individual-giving/
Thompson Community FoundationMB, Canada$10,000Minimum is in CADhttps://www.ourfoundationthompson.ca/team-3
Thrivent CharitableMN$200,000Minimimun for real estate or closely held stock. Cash minimum may be lower.https://www.thriventcharitable.com/files/donor-advised-fund-policies-guidelines-31091aa.pdf
Thunder Bay Community FoundationON, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://tbcf.org/giving/
Tides FoundationCA$100,000https://www.tides.org/faq/eligibility-requirements-open-fund-tides/
Tidewater Jewish FoundationVA$10,000*"For a limited time, when establishing a new DAF through TJF with at least $7,500, TJF will match the gift with an additional $2,500 for a total fund balance of $10,000 or more."https://foundation.jewishva.org/home-page/create-a-fund/open-a-donor-advised-fund
Tiffin Community FoundationOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.tiffinfoundation.org/donations/
Tipton County FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.tiptoncf.org/giving
TOP Jewish FoundationFL$5,000Minimum of $5,000 for donor-advisors under the age of 40; minimum of $10,000 for donor-advisors that are older than 40https://topjewishfoundation.org/make-a-donation/
Topeka Community FoundationKSMinimum donation not sharedhttps://topekacommunityfoundation.org/donor-advised-fund
Toronto FoundationON, Canada$10,000$10,000 CAD minimum for endowed DAFs, $25,000 CAD minimum for flowthrough and invested flowthrough DAFs; to be achieved within 2 yearshttps://torontofoundation.ca/fund-options/
Triple Bottom Line FoundationCOMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.tblfund.org/investing/
Troy FoundationOH$25,000https://thetroyfoundation.org/advisor-faqs
Truman Heartland Community FoundationMO$5,000https://www.thcf.org/donors/give-now
TT Foundation AdvisorsSingaporeMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.temasektrust.org.sg/what-we-do/impact-hub/article-details/donor-advised-funds-asia-ttfa
Tucker Community FoundationWV$4,000To initiate, $20,000 to establishhttps://tuckerfoundationwv.org/donate
Tulsa Community FoundationOK$5,000https://tulsacf.org/becomeadonor/types-of-funds/
Tuscola County Community FoundationMIMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.tuscolaccf.org/donors/
UBS Singapore Donor Advised FundSingapore$50,000https://singaporelegaladvice.com/law-articles/donor-advised-funds-daf/
Union County Community FoundationAR$10,000Minimum can be reached within 3 yearshttps://www.uccfar.org/creatingafund
Union County FoundationIN$5,000Minimum must be achieved within 5 yearshttps://www.ucfoundationinc.org/frequently-asked-questions/
Union County FoundationOHMinimum donation not charedhttps://uncofoundation.wpengine.com/collaborate/
United CharitableVAMinimum donation not charedhttps://www.unitedcharitable.org/donor-advised-funds/
United Way of King County Philanthropic FundWAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.uwkc.org/wp-content/uploads/ftp/PhilanthropicFund_onesheet.pdf
Unity Foundation of La Porte CountyIN$5,000https://uflc.net/making-a-difference/establishing-a-fund/
University ImpactUT$5,000https://www.uitripledaf.org/
University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)CA$250,000Requires a min balance of $50,000 to be maintainedhttps://legacy.ucla.edu/?pageID=1022
University of KentuckyKYMinimum donation not sharedhttps://plannedgiving.uky.edu/daf#startfund
University of RochesterNY$100,000https://rochester.giftplans.org/what-to-give/donor-advised-fund
US Charitable Gift Trust MA$10,000https://www.uscharitablegifttrust.org/donor-advised-funds/overview.html
Valley Community FoundationCT$10,000If the minimum donation cannot be met, the potential fund advisor may set up a "Build-a-fund" insteadhttps://www.valleyfoundation.org/building-a-legacy/how-to-set-up-a-fund
Vancity Community FoundationBC, CanadaMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.vancitycommunityfoundation.ca/index.php/give/make-an-impact/donor-advised-funds
Vancouver FoundationBC, Canada$10,000Or $1,000 CAD to set uphttps://www.vancouverfoundation.ca/give/individuals-and-families/start-fund
Vanguard CharitablePA$25,000Additional contributions = minimum $5,000; Grant minimum = $500https://www.vanguardcharitable.org/giving-with-vc/fees-and-minimums
Ventura County Community FoundationCAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://vccf.org/my-vccf-fund/start-a-fund/
Vermont Catholic Community FoundationVT$25,000https://vtcatholicfoundation.org/funds
Vermont Community FoundationVTMinimum donation not sharedhttps://vermontcf.org/giving-tools/donor-advised-funds/
Victoria FoundationBC, Canada$10,000Minimum is in CADhttps://victoriafoundation.bc.ca/ways-to-give/overview/
Wabash Valley Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://wvcf.org/giving-investing/giving/how-to-setup-a-fund/
Waccamaw Community FoundationSCMinimum donation not sharedhttps://waccamawcf.org/donors/
Waco FoundationTX$5,000https://wacofoundation.org/giving/set-up-a-new-fund
Walker Area Community FoundationAL$50,000Within 3 yearshttps://www.wacf.org/donor-advised-funds-guidelines/
Wapakoneta Area Community FoundationOH$5,000If the DAF amount drops below $5,000 for a three year period, the funds will be moved to the Foundation’s Community Fundhttps://www.wapakacf.org/funds/fund-requirements/
Warren County FoundationOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.warrencountyfoundation.org/donor-advised-fund
Waseca Area Foundation MNMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.wasecaareafoundation.org/give/
Washington County Community FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://wccfgift.org/?pageID=137
Waterloo Community FoundationIAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://wloocommunityfoundation.org/fund-types/
Watertown Area Community FoundationSDMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.watertowncommunityfoundation.org/give/types-of-funds
Waukesha County Community FoundationWI$25,000https://waukeshafoundation.org/giving/funds/
Wayne County Community FoundationOH$10,000https://www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org/giving/types-of-funds
Wayne County Community FoundationPAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.waynefoundation.org/giving/becoming-a-donor
Wayne County FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://waynecountyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/Donor-Advised-Info-sheet-WCF.pdf
Weld Community FoundationCO$20,000https://weldcommunityfoundation.org/develop-your-own-fund/
Wells County FoundationINMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.wellscountyfound.org/funds
West Central InitiativeMNMinimum donation not sharedhttps://wcif.giftlegacy.com/?pageID=137
West Marin FundCAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://westmarinfund.org/giving/
Western Colorado Community FoundationCO$5,000Minimum donation not sharedhttps://wc-cf.org/types-of-funds/
Western Kansas Community FoundationKS$10,000Payable over 5 yearshttp://wkcf.org/funds/types-of-funds
Western Lane Community FoundationORMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.wlcfonline.org/Current-and-Future-Donors.html
Westfield Foundation NJMinimum donation not sharedhttps://thewestfieldfoundation.org/types-of-funds/
Whatcom Community FoundationWA$5,000Non-endowed; Endowed $10,000https://whatcomcf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DAFFundWorksheetFillable-2.pdf
Wheaton CollegeIL$5,000Three types of DAFs each with their own minimums: Short-Term $5,000; Endowment $25,000; Estate/Testamentary $25,000https://www.wheaton.edu/__data/assets/file/0018/31491/DAF-Information-Sheet-2026.pdf
Whitefish Community FoundationMT$5,000https://emb.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/whitefish/images/WC_2026DAF_Broc_web.pdf
Whittier TrustCAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://wsjf.org/
Wichita Community FoundationKS$10,000Same minimum for endowed and non-endowed DAFs https://wichitafoundation.org/assets/uploads/documents/WF-Donor-Advised-Endowed.pdf
https://wichitafoundation.org/assets/uploads/documents/WF-Donor-Advised-Non-Endowed.pdf
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation TXMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.wfacf.org/donor-faq/
Willmar Area Community Foundation
(a partner foundation of CommunityGiving)
MN$20,000Can be started with a single initial contribution, or started as an Acorn Fund which will grow to $20,000 over timehttps://www.communitygiving.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CG-Getting-to-the-Basics-DAFs.pdf
Winona Community FoundationMNMinimum donation not sharedhttps://www.winonacf.org/give/start-a-fund/
Winston-Salem FoundationNC$1,000Non-endowed; Endowed $25,000; $100 min grants for both types of DAFshttps://www.wsfoundation.org/donor-advised-funds
Women’s Foundation of MinnesotaMN$5,000Current-Use DAF = $5,000 minimum; Long-Term DAF/Endowed DAF = $25,000 minimumhttps://www.wfmn.org/giving/donor-advised-funds/
Woodbury Community FoundationMN$5,000Recommended minimum is $5,000, but no true minimum listed; permanent funds have a $10,000 minimumshttps://www.woodburyfoundation.org/grow-our-impact/
World VisionWA$10,000https://mylegacy.worldvision.org/donor-advised-fund
Wyoming Community FoundationWY$10,000https://wycf.org/your-giving/create-a-fund/donor-advised-fund
Yakima Valley Community FoundationWA$1,000https://yakimavalleycf.org/donors-partners/fund-types
Yampa Valley Community FoundationCOMinimum donation not sharedhttps://yvcf.org/donor-advised-fund/
Yellow Springs Community FoundationOHMinimum donation not sharedhttps://yscf.org/donate/
York County Community FoundationPAMinimum donation not sharedhttps://yccf.org/for-donors/ways-to-give/endowment-funds/