Giving Circle / Collective Fund

Overview

A group of donors who pool their contributions and jointly decide where the grants go. Often hosted within a community foundation or DAF for tax handling, a giving circle multiplies individual impact, builds community around a cause, and engages members directly in grantmaking decisions.

Best For

Groups of friends, colleagues, or community members giving together
Donors who want engagement and shared decision-making
Causes that benefit from collective, larger pooled grants

📊 Key Tax & Giving Advantage

Pooled dollars create larger grants and member engagement, with tax handling provided by the host charity or DAF.

Considerations

Needs governance rules for how grant decisions are made
Usually relies on a host entity for tax-exempt receipting
Member commitment can vary year to year

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