THE CHARITABLE FUND

Your Catholic Donor-Advised Fund

The Charitable Fund is the simple and flexible way to maximize your generosity knowing that Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund will ensure your giving is aligned with our faith.

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What is a donor advised fund?

THE CHARITABLE FUND

Your Catholic Donor-Advised Fund

A Donor-Advised Fund allows individuals and families to make a charitable contribution, potentially receive an immediate income tax deduction, and then recommend grants to qualified charitable organizations over time.

The Charitable Fund is a safe and secure tool that helps you maximize your giving. We encourage you to involve the entire family in your giving through Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund, which can initiate a culture of generosity among your children that may ensure your legacy lasts generations.

Are you ready to take your charitable giving to the next level? Take our quiz to find out if a donor-advised fund is right for you.

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How does it work?

HOW IT WORKS

CONTRIBUTE

Make a contribution into your Charitable Fund to kick-start your generosity

How to contribute

ADVISE

Choose an investment allocation for your Charitable Fund

How to Choose Faith-Aligned Investing

GRANT

Recommend grants to your favorite charities

Our Passion Behind Our Purpose

Benefits & Cost

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS

By giving through the Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund, you can align your charitable goals with the largest Catholic Lay organization in the world. With over 140 years of charitable giving and billions of dollars donated to worthy causes throughout the world, the Knights of Columbus is a leader in Catholic Philanthropy.

We provide investment options for Charitable Funds that are consistent with Catholic moral teachings. We also review all grant recommendations, so that grants aren’t made to charities that conflict with the Catholic faith.

With a Charitable Fund, you can do more with the gifts you’ve been given. By opening an account, you can potentially reduce your taxable income and convert those savings into gifts to charitable causes you care about.

FEES

Fund Balance	Administrative Fee
First $250,000	0.75% or $120 (whichever is greater)
Next $250,000	0.65%
Next $500,000	0.50%
Next $1,000,000	0.45%
Next $3,000,000	0.40%

WHAT DOES IT COST

No minimum initial contribution
No minimum account balance
$25 minimum grant recommendation
Minimum annual administrative fee is
0.75% or $120, whichever is greater

For information on investment fees and strategies, please visit KoCAA.org

*As of January 1, 2025

How to get started

HOW TO GET STARTED

A Charitable Fund with Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund is a simple, low-cost way to maximize your charitable giving to the causes you care most about. Within a matter of minutes, you can establish your account and begin your journey of generosity with Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund. The Charitable Fund, also known as a Donor-Advised Fund is a burgeoning charitable tool in the United States, and Knights of Columbus is the largest national donor-advised fund sponsor created for Catholics and administered by Catholics.

Not only do you join our community of generous donors, you also align your charitable goals with the largest Catholic Lay organization in the world with over 140 years of charitable giving and billions of dollars donated to worthy causes throughout the world, the Knights of Columbus is a leader in Catholic Philanthropy. By opening an account with Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund, you allow yourself access to that expertise.

If you have an existing donor-advised fund, learn how to move your fund to Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about opening an account, please feel free to contact us.

1-833-877-0728

charitablefund@kofc.org

Item	Details
Account Name	What would you like to call your fund
Primary User	Name, Address, Email and Phone
Advisor Information (optional)	Name, Address, Email and Phone
Successor Information (optional)	Name, Address, Email and Phone

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“Each must do as already determined without sadness or compulsion for God loves a cheerful giver.”

2 Corinthians 9:7

The gifts we have received are not ours alone. God gave them to us for the purpose of serving Him and serving other people. Each of us has something to give. Generous giving of time, talent, and treasure often defines what it means to be a Catholic.

START YOUR JOURNEY

Our team shares your values and understand that every charitable situation is unique. We are here to provide answers to your questions regarding The Charitable Fund or walk you through getting started with an account.

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