Investments, Fees, & Spending

Investments

We have long-term investment strategies and proven financial practices to ensure the gifts you give are sustained, grown, and put to use effectively.

Fund Fee & Spending Schedule

The fees charged to our funds help make our work possible, supporting the careful stewardship, oversight, and community impact you expect from the Community Foundation.

We’ve followed a thoughtful and responsible spending policy, historically allocating 4% of the endowment fund’s average balance each year over the past 16 quarters. This balanced approach allowed your gift to provide meaningful support to nonprofit partners while preserving and growing the fund for long-term impact.

Thanks to strong, long-term investment performance, we’re pleased to share that we’ve increased the spending policy for most fund types—allowing your generosity to do even more good in our community.

FUND TYPE FEE SPENDING POLICY*
Unrestricted Funds 1.75% 4.25%
Field of Interest Funds 1.75% 4.25%
Donor Advised Funds 1.75% 4.25%
Designated Funds 1.25% 4.75%
Nonprofit Agency Funds/Organization Endowments 1% 5%
Scholarship Funds 2% 4%
Community Projects Funds 2% of receipts with a $500 minimum annually, for campaigns up to $5M** varies

*The previous spending policy was 4% for all fund types.
**Consideration for campaigns over $5M: For campaigns over $5 million, fee adjustments may be considered.

Fund Fee Schedule updated on January 1, 2020.
Spending Policy updated on January 20, 2026.

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