Becoming a Donor ->Foundation Support Fees March 12, 2010 Ways to Give Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund Poverty Relief Fund Child and Youth Development Fund Community Investment Funds Health and Aging Fund Military Personnel & Family Fund Education Fund NVCF Online Donation Center Reasons to Give Establishing a Fund Types of Funds Tips on Giving Wisely Investment Program Foundation Support Fees Community Foundation Support Fees The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia charges a Foundation Support Fee on each of our component funds. Foundation Support Fees are a critical source of revenue for the operations of the Community Foundation. They enable us to hire and maintain staff, services to donors, and continue to serve the philanthropic needs of Northern Virginia. The schedule is subject to change from time to time by the Board of Directors. Our current schedule of Foundation Support Fees is as follows: One-Time Set-Up Fee - $250    Includes Foundation's preparation and review of the fund agreement, accounting for contributions to establish the Fund, and written acknowledgement of donations. Foundation Support Fees on Endowment Funds (assessed quarterly in arrears) Graduated Schedule 1.25% on balances up to $1,000,000 1% on balances between $1,000,001 - $3,000,000 .75% on balances $3,000,001 and above No investment management fees are charged by NVCF for endowed funds in the pooled assets of the Community Foundation.  Investment management fees may be charged by third party investment managers and paid by the funds that use such managers.