Donor Advised and Designated Funds
(Minimum initial donation: $25,000)
| Balance | Fee |
|---|---|
| For assets up to $1,000,000 | 1.00% |
| For the assets $1,000,000.01 – $2,000,000 | 0.75% |
| For the assets $2,000,000.01 – $3,000,000 | 0.50% |
| For the assets $3,000,000.01 – $5,000,000 | 0.25% |
| For the assets over $5,000,000 | 0.15% |
| Minimum annual fee | $250 |
Scholarship Funds
(Minimum initial donation: $50,000)
| Balance | Fee |
|---|---|
| For assets up to $1,000,000 | 2.00% |
| For the assets $1,000,000.01 – $2,000,000 | 1.75% |
| For the assets $2,000,000.01 – $3,000,000 | 1.50% |
| For the assets $3,000,000.01 – $5,000,000 | 1.25% |
| For the assets over $5,000,000 | 1.00% |
| Minimum annual fee | $1,000 |
Field of Interest Funds
(Minimum initial donation: $100,000)
| Balance | Fee |
|---|---|
| For assets up to $1,000,000 | 1.50% |
| For the assets $1,000,000.01 – $2,000,000 | 1.25% |
| For the assets $2,000,000.01 – $3,000,000 | 1.00% |
| For the asset $3,000,000.01 – $5,000,000 | 0.75% |
| For the assets over $5,000,000 | 0.50% |
| Minimum annual fee | $1,500 |
DCF Unrestricted and Discretionary Grantmaking Funds
(Minimum initial donation: $25,000)
| Balance | Fee |
|---|---|
| For assets up to $1,000,000 | 1.00% |
| For the assets $1,000,000.01 – $2,000,000 | 0.75% |
| For the assets $2,000,000.01 – $3,000,000 | 0.50% |
| For the assets $3,000,000.01 – $5,000,000 | 0.25% |
| For the assets over $5,000,000 | 0.15% |
| Minimum annual fee | N/A |
Nonprofit Funds
For public charities, religious institutions and governmental divisions (Minimum initial donation: $25,000)
| Balance | Fee |
|---|---|
| For assets up to $500,000 | 0.90% |
| For the assets $500,000.01 – $1,000,000 | 0.75% |
| For the assets $1,000,000.01 – $2,500,000 | 0.50% |
| For the assets over $2,500,000 | 0.25% |
| Minimum annual fee | $225 |
DCF Operating Funds
No fee; minimum initial contribution: $25,000; endowed funds only.
Fundraising Funds
For groups or entities wishing to hold traditional fundraising events to benefit identified charities.
(Minimum initial donation: $1,000; Minimum annual fee $1,000) |
Fee is 7.5% of total deposits. Fees may be charged monthly or quarterly.
Fiscal Sponsorship Funds
For charitable projects serving Delaware
Fees and minimums vary and are determined based on the approved project.
Agreements are typically valid for one year; extensions may be available.
Memorial Funds
A temporary donor advised fund to collect gifts in lieu of flowers.
No fee; Agreement is for a 6-month term.
Bridge Funds
For organizations that have applied for and are awaiting public charity status from the IRS.
One-time fee of $1,000 for up to 10 deposits; agreement is for a 12-month term.
These fees are charged to the fund monthly (unless otherwise noted) and do not include investment fees. The total annual fee for funds with tiered fee structures is a blended rate based on the fee charged for the balance in each tier.
Legacy Funds (funds created with a future estate/planned gift) do not require an immediate minimum contribution and are not charged feed until the first gift is received.
Funds of the same type established by the same family or entity may be assessed fees based on the aggregate balance in those funds.
Last revision: 12/6/2023