Will I receive confirmation of grant distributions?
You can check the status of your grant by visiting your grant history in the DonorView portal. If the grant shows a posted status, your grant check has been issued.
How are grants distributed to the charities?
iGiftFund sends the grant to the recommended charity via check.
Will my company match my grant that I recommend out of a donor advised fund?
Many do, please consult with your employer.
Can I have the grant check sent to me so that I can present it to the organization?
Yes, please call us for details.
How quickly are my grants processed?
iGiftFund typically processes grants in 5 business days or less.
What is the minimum amount for a grant?
iGiftFund’s minimum grant amount is $100.
How many grants can I recommend in a year?
You can make an unlimited number of grants from your fund, provided that there are sufficient funds. Additional fees may apply to high-volume grant-making. If you have not made grant recommendations for three years, [...]
Can I make an anonymous grant?
Yes. If you request anonymity on the Grant Recommendation Form, iGiftFund will make the grant without disclosing your identity to the grantee organization. This can be done selectively or for all grants. [...]
Can I make grant recommendations to a foreign charity?
You have two options for using your donor advised fund to support charities outside the U.S. You can recommend a grant to an American charity that works overseas, or you can recommend a grant [...]
What do I need to know when I’m making grant recommendations?
Submitting a grant recommendation to iGiftFund is easy. If you keep the following in mind, you can help minimize processing delays: A grant must be recommended exclusively for charitable purposes. Among other things, this [...]