Establishing a donor-advised fund at a community foundation offers nearly the same functionality as a private foundation, in that you and your family members can use either vehicle to support your favorite charitable causes and organizations. As the graphic below illustrates, a donor-advised fund at a community foundation can be more tax advantageous. And our experienced team at the Community Foundation handles accounting, bookkeeping, and filing requirements and our team serves as a knowledgable sounding board for your charitable decisions.