Foundation Fund
International Giving Solutions
Foundation Fund
A Foundation Fund is the premier donor-advised fund (DAF) from TrustBridge Global Foundation offering donors an international platform for charitable giving from a trusted Swiss host.
Whether you are looking for grant-making flexibility, charitable asset protection, excellent service, or the simplicity of managing your philanthropy from one place, the Foundation Fund is your perfect global giving solution. Generosity on a global scale requires expertise and a great team. With administrative hassles out of the way, you can stay focused on the most important aspects of giving: making an impact, receiving joy, and improving lives all around the world.
How does it work?
Cash and other assets are funded into the Foundation Fund as contributions
Non-Cash contributions to be liquidated by the DAF Sponsor before they are held in the account.
Donors receive a tax deduction for contributions made to the Foundation Fund
Contributions are held in the Foundation Fund under the donor’s name until the donor decides to distribute funds to chosen charities.
Contributions held in the Foundation Fund accumulate interest until the account holder decides to distribute the money to a charitable cause.
The donor or Foundation Fund owner recommends using held contributions to provide grants to qualified charitable organizations and initiatives worldwide
What can you do with a Foundation Fund?
With a Foundation Fund, you get to enjoy giving and TrustBridge handles the work.
Easily grant to charities in almost any country
Make loans to charities or other organizations
Hold your charitable assets in multiple currencies
Manage your giving online 24/7
Reduce or eliminate taxes on contributed assets
Grow the amount you have to give away
Establish an enduring philanthropic legacy
Who is it for?
Families
Multi-generational giving supported
Charities
Hold an endowment or strong currencies for your organization in Switzerland
Companies
Corporate philanthropy simplified for your business
Individuals & Wealth Advisors
Citizens from almost any country in the world
Private Foundations
Supplement an existing foundation or transfer over a legacy foundation
Case Study
“Maclellan often funds groups that do not have access to traditional funding. They are hard to find and hard to fund. TrustBridge makes that possible.”
- David Denmark
Executive Director, Maclellan Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
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TrustBridge shares the cost of operations proportionately among its donors. It collects an annual administrative assessment of only 30 basis points (0.3%) per year (charged monthly based on the average daily balance). Lower administrative assessments are available for fund balances above CHF 5 million. Other costs vary based on investment selections and unique administrative services provided.
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Yes, DAF or private foundation assets in many countries can easily be moved to your Foundation Fund.
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Several time duration options exist and custom investment options can also be accommodated including exposure to multiple international exchanges and impact investments.