The minimum initial deposit to start a DAF is $5,000. Cru Foundation does not require that DAF distributions go to a Cru-related organization. We allow distributions to any qualified 501(c)3 (according to IRS rules) unless such charity’s purpose violates the core fundamental beliefs of Cru.

There are no mandatory distribution requirements. This means that you are not required to make a specified number of distributions from the DAF. The minimum grant (distribution) amount is $50.

Once the DAF is set up, the minimum deposit into the DAF is $500. You can manage the DAF account online or by calling the Cru Foundation office for assistance.

Cru Foundation partners with a Christian wealth management firm, Cornerstone Management, that invests the funds held in our DAF pool. Currently, the wealth management fee charged by Cornerstone Management is an annual fee of .41% which is also charged on a rolling quarterly basis. All DAF administrators charge for the wealth management (investment) of the funds held in the DAF account.

Cru Foundation assesses no administrative fees on DAFs. This means that more of your contributions are freed up to go to kingdom work or the qualified charity of your choice. 

An annual investment advisory fee of 0.41% is applied to account on a quarterly basis. The investment mutual funds that make up the four-fund investment profile options have internal fund fees which are not applied as separate, distinct charges. Cru Foundation seeks investment fund options that offer low internal fund fees without compromising investment performance. The average internal fund fee across the funds in our investment profiles is in the range of 0.10% to 0.11%. While there is no guaranteed return on the DAF investments, the funds are invested conservatively with the goal of preserving the principal being held for charitable distributions. For DAF balances over $200,000, more investment options can be considered based on your risk tolerance.