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ACORN FUNDS

Acorn Funds allow individuals and families to invest in the future of our community and build a charitable legacy. Plant a seed in our community and watch it grow! Acorn Funds provide an opportunity to grow a fund at the Community Foundation with a $1,000 initial investment. Grant recommendations begin once the fund reaches $10,000.

Highlights: Acorn funds may be named to recognize the donor(s), a family member, friend, a particular cause, or for the benefit of one or more nonprofit organizations. You can also select a name for the fund that will ensure your anonymity. YCCF can accept donations of almost any asset, including stock and real estate. The minimum gift to establish an Acorn Fund is $1,000 with a 10-year build up period to reach the $10,000 level. Once your fund reaches $10,000, you can recommend grants at any time of the year. YCCF staff is available to help you learn more about groups that meet your needs. Through Acorn Funds, you can engage family members in learning more about their community and groups addressing community issues. Acorn funds are established as endowments (ensuring that grants are made in perpetuity) with flexibility for spending beyond the 4.5% spending rule with a minimum balance. You can involve your family in charity at any time-and allow them to advise grants from the fund into the future

For more information, including financial details and how to open a fund, click on the icon below to download a complete description of acorn funds at YCCF. This is a PDF document that requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Acorn Fund Factsheet


To learn more about establishing a fund at YCCF, contact Susan Barry, President at 717.848.3733 or by email.