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GROWING AND GIVING

Charitable giving is an individual and personal practice. 3RCF is structured to give you options that meet your needs and achieve your charitable goals today, and in the future. Whether you start a fund now to begin giving during your lifetime, or work with us to establish plans to support the causes you love in your will or estate, we are here to understand your goals and tailor your fund to giving goals.

TYPES OF FUNDS

Designated Funds

For donors who give to the same organizations each year.

Description – A permanent, endowed fund with a portion of annual proceeds distributed to the same pre-selected organizations annually.

 

Distributions – 3RCF will distribute, per its Spending Policy, a percentage of the fund proceeds each year automatically to the organizations selected by the donor.

3RCF Unrestricted Fund

For donors who want to support the area of greatest need in Benton and Franklin Counties.

Description – A permanent, endowed fund with a portion of annual proceeds distributed through 3RCF’s Annual Grant Program each year.

 

Distributions – Organizations are selected through applications received from nonprofits throughout Benton and Franklin counties. 3RCF will distribute, per its Spending Policy, a percentage of the fund proceeds annually. This fund allows your dollars to support the areas of greatest need in our community, and adapt to changing needs. The 3RCF Board of Directors directs all distributions from this fund.

Donor-Advised Fund

For donors who want to select organizations to support each year.

Description – A permanent, endowed fund with a portion of annual proceeds distributed per donor direction each year.

 

Distributions – 3RCF will distribute, per its Spending Policy, a percentage of the fund proceeds annually. Staff will work with the donor to identify nonprofits to support. The donor may identify future advisors to continue their legacy, or direct the fund to become a Designated Fund.

Area of Interest Fund

For donors who want to support a particular cause and have 3RCF select organizations to support.

Description – A permanent, endowed fund with a portion of annual proceeds distributed to support a cause or causes identified by the donor.

 

Distributions – 3RCF will distribute, per its Spending Policy a percentage of the fund proceeds annually to nonprofits within the area of interest identified by the donor. The 3RCF Board of Directors directs all distributions, within the area specified by the donor.

Nonprofit Agency Fund

For nonprofit agencies to support their operations.

Description – 3RCF will distribute, through its Spending Policy, a portion of the annual proceeds to support the nonprofit agency. 3RCF supports nonprofit agencies with reduced minimums and admin fees on these funds.

 

Distributions – 3RCF will distribute, per its Spending Policy a percentage of the fund proceeds annually to nonprofits within the area of interest identified by the donor. The 3RCF Board of Directors directs all distributions, within the area specified by the donor.

Description – A permanent, endowed fund with a portion of annual proceeds distributed per donor direction each year.

 

Distributions – 3RCF will distribute, per its Spending Policy, a percentage of the fund proceeds annually. Staff will work with the donor to identify nonprofits to support. The donor may identify future advisors to continue their legacy, or direct the fund to become a Designated Fund.

Scholarship Fund

For individuals, organizations or corporations who want to support students’ educational goals.

Description – A permanent, endowed fund established by an induvial, organization, or corporation designed to support students in their pursuit of education.

 

Distributions – 3RCF will distribute, per its Spending Policy, a percentage of the fund proceeds annually offered as scholarships. 3RCF will work with the donor to structure the scholarship program, develop the application and guidelines, promote the scholarship, and assist with scholarship evaluation if needed.