ESTABLISHING A FUND

An important aspect of the YVCF mission is to help community members achieve their philanthropic goals. 
 
With this in mind, we invite donors to create a unique fund that reflects their wishes.  Then...each  year, the income earned from these funds will support the charitable cause it was created for, helping to achieve another important aspect of the YVCF mission:  to improve the quality of life for residents of Yakima County.

Almost any type of charitable giving can be accomplished through a fund in the Yakima Valley Community Foundation, whether you want to support a specific organization or a broad range of interests.  Grants can be made to any nonprofit organization in the name of your fund or anonymously.   
 
A new named fund can be  extablished with a contribution of $5,000 and a simple agreement, usually in one meeting.  (A minimum gift of $2,500 will create a named fund, with the understanding it will become $5,000 within two years.)  Listed below are the types of funds you might wish to establish:
 
Designated Fund        Assists specific nonprofit organizations
Donor Advised Fund     Involves a high level of donor involvement
Field of Interest Fund  Supports broad areas of charitable interest
Unrestricted Fund       Flexibility to address changing needs
Nonprofit Endowment  Permanent support for a specific organizations
 
The Yakima Valley Community Foundation Tax Identification Number is 20-0697012
 
For more information on how you can establish a fund, and to learn more about the concept of philantropy, please use the navigation bars at left.

It's Your Money... 
You Decide.