Friends Fund

A Cost-Effective Way to Receive Support from US Donors

 

 

With a Friends Fund at CAF America, your foreign charitable organization can launch and maintain US fundraising appeals and solicit tax-deductible donations of any size from US donors.

Not only does a Fund save your organization money, it also eliminates the time-consuming challenge of establishing and administering a public charity in the United States.

Any foreign charitable organization that is eligible with CAF America is invited to open a Friends Fund.

Advantages of a Friends Fund

  • Eliminate the high cost and lengthy effort typically associated with operating a 501(c)(3) organization
  • Solicit tax-deductible donations from American donors
  • Avoid the time and expense required to attract and manage a board and staff
  • Work with dedicated support staff who provide personal and timely service
  • Access more than 30 years of experience working with foreign charitable organizations

Features of a Friends Fund

  • Choose the name for your Fund
  • Receive unlimited donations in any amount, monthly fund statements, and quarterly disbursements (via wire transfer)
  • Get a unique URL on the online donation portal
  • Create a custom online giving page (optional)
  • Create a customized gift form (optional)

Related Resources

Fact Sheet

Friends Fund

Fact Sheet

“Friends of” Organization vs. Friends Fund

Make a Gift Today

With CAF America, you can confidently make a contribution to support an established fund or a validated international grantee.

Partner with a leader in cross-border giving

We invite you to ask us about giving through our vetted global network.

Join our mailing list

Stay up to date on the latest trends and stories in cross-border philanthropy.