Funding Amount

Minimum $5,000 to establish

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Club Advised Funds

Funder: Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation Inc

Geographic Scope: Ohio

Purpose: Allows Kiwanis clubs to invest funds in the Foundation's investment pool while receiving tax-deductible donation status under 501(c)(3) IRS provisions

Key Features:

  • Minimum Initial Investment: $5,000 required to establish

  • Annual Administrative Fee: 1% for funds under $100,000; 0.75% for funds over $100,000

  • Additional Costs: Club also pays investment manager's fees

  • Distribution: Club may distribute funds for their projects at any time upon Foundation Board approval

  • Recipient Organizations: Distributions made to qualified charitable tax-exempt organizations

  • Financial Services: Foundation handles financial reporting to the club, State of Ohio, and IRS
  • Contact:

  • Email: caf@odkf.org

  • Executive Director or Treasurer available to meet with clubs

  • Phone: 330-421-3283

  • Address: PO Box 668, Circleville, OH 43113
  • How to Apply

    How to Establish a Kiwanis Club Advised Fund

    1. Request Meeting: Contact the Foundation Executive Director to review the agreement form of the Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation
    2. Club Approval: Have your Board of Directors and membership vote to approve establishment of the Fund
    3. Designate Signatories: Select two individuals responsible for depositing and withdrawing monies from your fund
    4. Await Board Approval: Receive notification of approval by the Ohio District Foundation Board of Directors
    5. Initial Deposit: Once approved, deposit initial investment of $5,000 into your Fund
    6. Begin Operations: Begin collecting funds and making deposits in your Fund with the Foundation

      Required Materials

    • Club Advised Fund Application
    • Board approval documentation
    • Membership approval documentation

      Contact for Questions

    • Email: caf@odkf.org

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscapacity-building

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