Who We Are
 Philanthropy is a ministry. And like all ministries,
it enriches both the giver and the receiver. This belief motivated our co-founders
to create NCCF, and it is for this reason that NCCF offers individuals an array of
services to help them become more effectively engaged in philanthropy. NCCF serves
donors. We are not fund raisers. We exist to provide donors funding options that
enable them to become involved in lasting and creative ways in support of
charitable works.
As a community foundation, we comprise a pool of perpetual,
individually created funds consisting of:
- Donor-Advised Funds, where the donors retain the right to
advise us on which charities should receive distributions;
- Donor-Designated Funds, where the fund is established to
provide perpetual support for a charity designated by the donor;
- Field-of-Interest funds, where the donor sets up the fund
to support area of interest such as Catholic education,
the retired religious, etc.
A donor can create a fund for as little as $10,000 in cash or securities.
Contributions are tax deductible. Grants from the fund are approved by our
board and distributed to qualified charities. In addition to investment
management, we provide record-keeping for the assets we receive and the
funds we distribute.
Additionally, for funds over a certain size, donors may select their
own investment manager, subject to the approval of the NCCF Board.
NCCF has several distinguishing characteristics: First, we have a
Catholic ethic. Our Board of Trustees consists of lay Roman Catholic men
and women. Through us, donors can benefit charitable activities that
reflect the Gospel, whether these activities serve the ministry of the
Catholic Church, specifically, or the larger community. Second, we are
national and can arrange for funding charities anywhere within the
United States and, under certain circumstances, anywhere in the world.
Third, in our perpetual funds, the role of advisor can be passed on indefinitely.
Consequently, succeeding generations of one family can remain active
in the family's fund.
Our structure fosters a culture of accountability, credibility, and
integrity. As a publicly-supported charitable institution, we manage
financial resources in an ethical manner so that donated funds are
used for their intended purposes.
Services
We provide a comprehensive array of services to donors and charitable
organizations. By establishing funds with us or by taking advantage of
our planned giving services, you benefit from our fiduciary, administrative,
and investment expertise. You also enjoy the satisfaction of participating
in a national community of donors.
NCCF can help you establish a fund to meet your philanthropic needs.
We provide many benefits for donors, including:
- The opportunity for multi-generational philanthropy. Donor-Advised and
Donor-Designated funds allow you to instill your family's philanthropic ethic
in your children your children's children by giving them the opportunity to
participate in the decision-making process.
- Flexibility to distribute your funds both nationally and internationally
- The resources of experienced individuals in philanthropy, the Catholic Church,
and finance
- Economy of scale in investments and our investment expertise
- An opportunity to serve the community
There are no start-up costs to establish a fund. Once created, anyone may add
to a fund. Funds are assessed an annual administrative fee (see table below) or
$500 minimum annually -- and an investment fee determined by the investment manager.
Extraordinary expenses for legal, consulting or program services are charged against
the individual fund.
| Assets Administration Fee |
|---|
| $0 - $1 million |
1.00% |
| $1 - $2 million |
0.90% |
| - $5 million |
0.60% |
| Over $5 million |
0.50% |
Catalog of Ministries
The phrase, "We shall know our faith through her ministries," inspired the
idea of a Catalog of Ministries for donors.
Our catalog is continually growing. It is provided here to help inform and
inspire you to become engaged in philanthropy. Our hope is that you will get
involved. The rewards will be great.
If you wish to contribute to an organization with an existing NCCF fund
(noted with a star), if you wish to create a fund to benefit an organization,
or if you wish to contribute to NCCF's mission, please contact us.
If you wish to make a individual contribution to any organization, please
contact the organization directly.
Click below to view each category of ministry:
Education
Health Services
Religion
Social Services
Click
here to search for a specific subcategory for Other Ministries
Click
here to search for a specific ministry/organization
Reprinted with the permission of Mr. Edward Robinson,
President, National Catholic Community Foundation
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