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Donor Advised Funds with One Valley

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at One Valley Community Foundation is a flexible, tax-smart way to simplify your giving and stay focused on the causes you care about most.

You make a contribution, receive an immediate tax benefit, and recommend grants on your own schedule through your personal online portal. We take care of the administrative details and offer personalized guidance rooted in deep local knowledge, so your giving is easy, strategic, and impactful.


Why Choose One Valley?

When you open a Donor Advised Fund with One Valley, you get more than a giving account, you gain a trusted partner rooted in your community.

Unlike national DAF sponsors like Fidelity, we offer personalized philanthropic advising, deep knowledge of local needs, and connections to nonprofits right here in Gallatin County. Our team works directly with you to craft a giving plan that reflects your values and creates real impact where you live.

 

Personalized Support
We offer one-on-one philanthropic advising to help you create a giving strategy that reflects your values and goals. Our team is here to guide you at every stage of your philanthropic journey.

Local Insight
With strong relationships across Gallatin County, we can connect you to nonprofits and initiatives that align with your interests and create meaningful impact close to home.

Community Investment
When you establish a fund with One Valley, your fees stay in the region, supporting local nonprofit programming, community initiatives, and events like Give Big Gallatin Valley.

A Trusted Partnership
We’re more than a platform, we’re your partner in giving. Our relationship-driven approach ensures you have the tools, support, and flexibility to make a lasting difference.

 

How Does a DAF Work?

Give

Contribute cash, stock, or other assets to your fund at One Valley. You’ll receive an immediate tax deduction and can grant over time.

Grow

Your fund is thoughtfully invested and has the potential to grow tax-free over time, increasing your impact on the causes you care about.

Grant

Make grant recommendations to the causes you care about—in Gallatin County and beyond—whenever you like.


Donor Advised Fund vs Private Foundation

Streamlined Giving. Lasting Impact.

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) through One Valley Community Foundation offers many of the same benefits, such as strategic grantmaking, investment growth, and legacy planning, with far less complexity.

DAFs are easier to set up, more cost-effective to manage, and offer greater tax advantages for most donors. Plus, when you open a DAF with One Valley, you gain access to personalized support, deep local knowledge, and a trusted partner to guide your giving every step of the way.


Curious how a DAF compares to other giving tools?

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One Valley Community Foundation National ProvidersFidelity, Schwab Private Foundation Direct Gifts to Nonprofits
Support causes locally and nationwide
Receive income tax deductions
Grow your charitable dollars with investment support
Can be endowed (long-term) or non-endowed (flexible)
Give to multiple nonprofits from one account
Option to involve family or leave a charitable legacy
No cost to get started
Help with grantmaking and administration Limited
Easy, consolidated record-keeping
Option to make grants anonymously
Secure online portal to make grants and manage fund
Abbility to accept complex gifts
Fees reinvested in your community
Personal connection to local nonprofits and community needs
Access to local philanthropic advising staff (in-person or virtual)

Ready to Get Started?

Contact One Valley Community Foundation’s President & CEO, Bridget Wilkinson

bridget@onevalley.org | 406.587.6262 x50