Nonprofit Agency Funds
A Nonprofit Agency Fund at 3 Rivers Community Foundation allows local nonprofits to build long‑term financial stability while staying focused on their mission today.
Agency Funds are established by nonprofit organizations to support their charitable work in Benton and Franklin counties. These funds can provide an ongoing source of income or serve as a reserve for future needs, helping organizations plan with confidence and sustainability.
How Agency Funds Work
A nonprofit establishes an Agency Fund at 3 Rivers Community Foundation by completing a fund agreement and providing approval from the organization’s board of directors. The fund is invested and managed by 3 Rivers Community Foundation, helping it grow over time.
Distributions may be taken annually to support current operations or reinvested to strengthen the organization’s long‑term future. The establishing organization is both the donor to the fund and the sole beneficiary.
Donors wishing to support an Agency Fund may make gifts to the organization and indicate their contribution should be added to the organization’s endowment fund held at 3 Rivers Community Foundation.
3 Rivers Community Foundation provides investment oversight, financial administration, and reporting, allowing nonprofit leaders to remain focused on serving the community.
Benefits for Nonprofits
An Agency Fund offers many advantages, including:
- Long‑term sustainability through establishing an endowment
- Professional investment management and prudent oversight
- Administrative support, including accounting, tax receipts, and compliance
- Added credibility with donors through partnership with a trusted community foundation
- Flexibility to support both current needs and future priorities
A Partner in Your Mission
At 3 Rivers Community Foundation, we believe strong nonprofits build strong communities. Agency Funds are one way we partner with nonprofits to ensure the organizations doing vital work today are supported for generations to come.
If your organization is interested in establishing an Agency Fund—or if you’re a donor interested in supporting one—we would love to help.
Contact us to start a conversation.
