Ease into long-term philanthropy

Acorn Funds offer individuals and charities the option to build a permanent endowment over time. Rather than giving $10,000 immediately to establish an endowment, Acorn fundholders pledge a minimum annual contribution of $1,000 to build a fund over time. Once $10,000 is accumulated via gifts and interest, the Acorn Fund matures to an endowment. At that time, the fund advisor selects the fund type:  Community Impact, Donor Advised, Designated, Field of Interest or Scholarship.  

Click here to download a sample Acorn Fund Agreement.
Click here for a fact sheet about Acorn Funds.

For more information about Acorn Funds, contact Paul Houseman, Donor Relations Manager, at (608) 232-1763 or phouseman@madisoncommunityfoundation.org.