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Establish a fund

Choose the right charitable fund for you

Fresno Regional Foundation provides a variety of mechanisms that allow donors with gifts large and small to express their charitable desires in new ways that achieve greater impact in our communities. We can help you choose the giving option that’s right for you.

Give to an existing fund

Pool your gift with the contributions of others. You can contribute any amount to an existing fund to make a smaller gift go farther. Our staff can help you choose a fund that meets your philanthropic goals.

Establish a named fund of your own

You can establish your personal legacy with a substantial gift. Any of the following funds can be opened in your name, in the name of a loved one, or the name of a special cause or organization. If you endow the fund, the Foundation will carry out your charitable wishes forever.

Types of funds

• Unrestricted funds meet ever-changing community needs
• Field of interest funds connect personal values to high-impact opportunities
• Designated funds help local organizations sustain and grow
• Donor advised funds offer a personalized approach to giving
• Agency funds provide a simple, efficient way for nonprofits to create sustainability
• Supporting organization funds are a high-impact, low-hassle alternative to private foundations
• Scholarships invest in deserving students
• Tribute gifts honor community members and commemorate important events

Do you need to convert low-yield assets to income—or right-size your estate now? We can help recommend a giving strategy that’s right for you. Contact us to learn more.

Neighborhood Market Program

Volunteers help supervise the children as clients visit the Community Food Bank’s Neighborhood Market program. This food distribution program delivers fresh produce and other healthy staples to destitute areas of Fresno, Madera and Kings Counties. Since its launch in March 2008, the program has distributed more than 1 million pounds of food in more than 30 locations. Thank you to the Fresno Regional Foundation for awarding a $10,000 human services grant to support this important work!

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