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Adams County, IN
Establishing a Fund
The ACCF offers several options for charitable giving. Some families like to be anonymous some like to have a loved one remembered.
Some like the idea of a scholarship to a promising student while others wish to see a grant to a nonprofit that makes an impact in our community.
Whatever the charitable gifting you wish to experience, the ACCF can guide you to fulfill your intentions. Call the ACCF at 260-724-3939 for a no obligation appointment. Within 30 minutes you will know where your gift can make the greatest difference. See the 'types of funds' tab for a brief overview of the fund options available through the ACCF.
Named Funds
Donors can create funds that bear their name, their families name, or the name of a cause they are passionate about, ensuring their legacy of giving.
Community Enrichment/ Unrestricted Funds
These funds were established by the donor/ fund representative to provide on-going community support for Adams County, IN. Donors title their fund and provide information about why the fund was established so future generations can appreciate their gifting. The grants from these funds are determined by the ACCF Board of Directors.
Designated Funds
These funds are established by the donor/ fund representative to serve the mission of a designated nonprofit. The distribution must go to a nonprofit organization. Each year, the fund representative will get a report form the ACCF that details the amount to grant. The donor may be specific how the allocation is used or broad 'as determined by the board of the nonprofit.'
Donor Advised Funds / Field of Interest
These funds serve the interest of the donor. The distribution must go to a nonprofit organization, it may change each year upon the decision of the donor. Each year, the fund representative receives a report from the ACCF that details the amount to grant. This allocation may go to one or several nonprofit organizations as determined by the donor.
Legacy Funds
This fund is established through the estate planning in the donor's final will. The donor has the option of establishing an endowed or pass-through fund. The ACCF may not learn of this bequest until the reading of the donor's will. When possible and with the donor's permission, it is helpful for the ACCF to learn of this directive prior to the maturity of the will, so the donor's wishes and details are followed.
Scholarship Funds
These funds were established by the donor/fund representative to provide on-going community support for Adams County, IN in the form of education assistance. Donor's have options for they type of students they plan to support. For example: Youth: for preschool programs, k-12 scholarships / Traditional: graduating high school (HS) senior / OnTrack: out of HS 1-5 years / NonTraditional: out of HS 5+ years and/or has a child. Most donors indicate the eligibility as for Adams County residents, but ACCF has some scholarships for students attending schools outside of Adams County.