Compare Our Fees to National Christian Foundation, Fidelity, Vanguard, and Schwab

Compare the fees for donor-advised funds between the PCA Foundation and other reputable providers, including National Christian Foundation (NCF), Fidelity, Vanguard, and Schwab.

Donor Advised Fund Fee Comparison

Advise and COnsult FundIncrease FundNational Christian FoundationFidelityVanguardSchwab
$0-$250,0000%0.75%1%0.60%0.60%0.60%
$250,001-$500,0000%0.50%1%0.60%0.60%0.60%
$500,001-$750,0000%0.33%1%0.30%0.30%0.30%
$750,001-$1,000,0000%0.33%.85%0.30%0.30%0.30%

Note: Fees of other DAF sponsors published, or estimated on the basis of information provided, on sponsors’ websites in November, 2023. Please review current websites, and consult with other sponsors’ representatives directly, to determine current, actual fee arrangements.

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donor-advised funds

Our Increase and Advise and Consult Fund offer alternatives to other providers.

Advise & Consult Fund

The Advise & Consult Fund is a donor-advised fund with no fees. Donate cash and other assets (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, private business equity, real estate) to your fund. Receive a tax deduction for the current tax year, and recommend grants at your pace to your church and favorite charities.

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Increase Fund

The Increase Fund is a donor-advised fund. It is designed for donors who want their funds to be actively invested in the market. Like donations to our Advise and Consult Fund, donations to an Increase Fund may be in the form of cash or appreciated assets. Unlike that fund, the Increase Fund is credited with investment gains or losses and is subject to a small administrative charge.

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