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Committee Advised Funds

PCF supports groups seeking to make grant recommendations aligned with a specific cause, region, or interest area by offering the option to establish a Committee Advised Fund.

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Overview

About Committee Advised Funds

Committee Advised Funds offer a collaborative way for groups to support meaningful causes. By forming a committee of trusted stakeholders—whether community members, issue-area experts, or organizational partners—fund advisors can collectively recommend grants that align with a shared philanthropic vision. We provide the structure, oversight, and legal compliance to ensure these funds are managed responsibly while allowing committees to remain deeply engaged in shaping local impact.

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01. Collaborative Grantmaking

02. Mission-Driven Impact

03. Administrative Support

Committees allow multiple stakeholders to participate in the grant recommendation process, encouraging diverse perspectives and shared decision-making.

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Funds are directed toward a defined purpose ensuring that grants align with the Committee’s philanthropic mission

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PCF handles all “back office” tasks, including providing a grant portal for grantees, fund accounting, due diligence, and reporting; the Committee can focus on the impactful grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum to start a Committee Advised Fund?

The minimum investment for an invested Committee Advised Fund is $100,000. The minimum investment for an endowed Committee Advised Fund is $50,000.

How often can we make grant recommendations?

Grantmaking frequency can be flexible. Some committees meet annually, while others convene multiple times a year depending on the fund’s size and focus.

What administrative support does PCF provide?

PCF handles all fund accounting, grant due diligence, disbursements, reporting, and IRS compliance, allowing the committee to concentrate on strategic giving.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Examples of PCF Committee Advised Funds

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Pasadena Child Health Foundation (PCFH)

The Pasadena Child Health Foundation promotes the health of children of the greater Pasadena area by providing funds to reduce disparities that adversely impact the health of children.

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Rowe and Gayle Giesen Trust

The Rowe and Gayle Giesen Trust encourages the personal and emotional development of children and youth through an experience in the visual arts. The Trust seeks to enable children of all backgrounds, in the greater Pasadena area, to participate in the creative process.

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College Women’s Club Scholarship Foundation

Since 1922, an organization that has supported more than 600 women in their quest for higher education. Its Committee-Advised Scholarship Fund at PCF has awarded more than $1.3 million.

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