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Impact Investing
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Impact Investing
If you have a donor-advised fund with TrustBridge Global Foundation or what we call a Foundation Fund, you not only have the ability of issuing grants to charitable organizations across the world. You also have the option to engage in impact investing by recommending a portion of your fund balance as an investment in transformational businesses or enterprising charities around the world. With our partners at Impact Foundation, TrustBridge Global Foundation provides a streamlined way to invest your funds, make loans to charities and grow the amount that you can give away.
How Does it Work
If you’ve ever tried to fund a charity outside your country, you know how expensive and complicated the process can be.
Contribute to your Fund
If you don’t have one yet, establish your Foundation Fund (a donor-advised fund) with TrustBridge Global Foundation, and move your charitable capital to it.
Returns fuel more good
Cash and other assets are funded into the Foundation Fund as contributions.
Recommend investments
Find and recommend impact investments: TrustBridge Global Foundation will handle the paperwork and due diligence for placing the investment.
Monitor your investments
Watch your investment performance and charitable capital at work.
How Does it Work
If you’ve ever tried to fund a charity outside your country, you know how expensive and complicated the process can be.
Contribute to your Fund
If you don’t have one yet, establish your Foundation Fund (a donor-advised fund) with TrustBridge Global Foundation, and move your charitable capital to it.
Returns fuel more good
Cash and other assets are funded into the Foundation Fund as contributions
Recommend investments
Find and recommend impact investments: TrustBridge Global Foundation will handle the paperwork and due diligence for placing the investment.
Monitor your investments
Watch your investment performance and charitable capital at work.
What can you do with the Impact Investing giving solution?
As you may already be realizing, the potential and possibilities of your charitable giving impact are endless when your Foundation Fund is used towards impact investing.
- Tax-preferred headstart: In some jurisdictions, you can get up to 50% of your invested capital back right away in the form of a charitable tax deduction.
- Investment freedom: You’ll be able to select the deals that align with your favorite causes and goals.
- Compounding impact: Investing in an impact opportunity accomplishes charitable good plus the returns you’ll receive will fuel future giving.
Who is it for?
- Individuals
- Organizations
- Wealth Advisors
Case Study
“While giving to charitable causes is certainly critical, ensuring that transformational businesses thrive is also key in uplifting society. TrustBridge Global Foundation allows me to do both effectively and efficiently.”
Dr. Carl Thong
Founder, The Sunstone Group & Board Member, TrustBridge Global
Co-Founder, The JCEN Foundation
Learn more about how a world-leading grant maker uses their Foundation Fund from TrustBridge Global Foundation to handle their global giving:
Your questions answered
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can an investor receive financial returns on impact investments?
This varies widely and depends on several factors, including the type of investment, the sector, the operating environment of the investment recipient, and the specific goals of the investment. Impact investments can range from short-term to long-term, with some providing returns within a few years, while others taking a decade or more to meet their intended financial and social impact.
Can I withdraw financial returns from impact investments?
Financial returns generated within the Impact Investment giving solution cannot be withdrawn personally. The funds can be used for charitable giving or for reinvestment in other transformational businesses.
How much does TrustBridge charge for placing an Impact Investment?
It depends on the structure of the investment, but generally will be assessed.