Why Renaissance Charitable?

Independent. Flexible. Built for every donor, serving every charity.

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Independence for Us Means More Flexibility for You

Fully independent and unaffiliated with any wirehouse, broker-dealer, or investment firm, we work with any custodian so donors and their advisors can participate regardless of where their wealth is managed.
Renaissance Charitable never restricts grantmaking based on philosophy. We focus on compliance with donor-advised fund regulations so donors can support the causes that matter most to them.

Any Donor

With or without a financial advisor, from $5K to $50M and more, strategic giving starts here.

Any Gift

From cash and public equities to private business interests, closely held stock, family heirlooms, collectibles, and more, we make every contribution possible.

Any Investment

Your strategy, your custodian. Renaissance Charitable gives you more options than anywhere else, including any DAF-accepted investments and alternatives.

Any Charity

Turn your vision into real-world impact. With millions of eligible charities, giving is centered around your goals. Our job is to make it as easy as possible.

We’re Not Like The Rest

Renaissance Charitable was built on the belief that donor-advised funds exist to serve donors, not restrict them. We make it easy to give how you want, when you want — with all the benefits of a DAF and none of the constraints.

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	Renaissance Charitable Foundation	Brand Name Retail FI DAFs	Other Independent DAFs	Faith-Based DAFs	Community Foundation DAFs	Startup or Tech-Only DAFs
Contributions	Cash and publicly traded securities Anything that can be legally accepted by a DAF, with an in-house expert team to guide you every step of the way No due diligence fees	Institutional limitations Cash and publicly traded securities Most complex assets accepted Typically, there is a due diligence fee	Cash and publicly traded securities Most complex assets accepted Typically, there is a due diligence fee	Cash and publicly traded securities Limited capabilities to accept and hold non-cash assets Typically, there is a due diligence fee	Cash and publicly traded securities Limited capabilities to accept and hold non-cash assets Typically, there is a due diligence fee	Cash and publicly traded securities Limited capabilities to accept and hold non-cash assets Typically, there is a due diligence fee
Investments	Pooled accounts start at $5K and do not require a financial advisor SMAs start at $20K – manage all your client accounts in the same way Invest in alternative assets Hold concentrated positions	SMAs typically start at $100K Pooled investment options at all levels Alts & concentrated position policies may vary	SMAs typically available at $25K+; may also offer pooled options Discretion may be required Alts & concentrated position policies may vary	Often constrained by doctrine Typically offer a pooled model May not allow or encourage financial advisor support	Typically offer a limited set of pools May not allow or encourage financial advisor support	Often restricted to a short list of investment pools
Granting & Charity Eligibility	All eligible IRS-approved qualified charities and nonprofit organizations Automatic charity vetting enabling same-day approval of >80% of grant recommendations Charity portal enabling digital payments that significantly reduce fraud and streamlining workload for charities	All eligible IRS-approved qualified charities and nonprofit organizations Grant review, approval, and payments may be fully manual, resulting in delays and risks No charity portal	All eligible IRS-approved qualified charities and nonprofit organizations Grant review, approval, and payments may be fully manual, resulting in delays and risks No charity portal	All eligible IRS-approved qualified charities and nonprofit organizations May be subject to philosophical constraints Grant review, approval, and payments may be fully manual, resulting in delays and risks No charity portal	All eligible IRS-approved qualified charities and nonprofit organizations May be geographically restrictive Grant review, approval, and payments are typically manual, resulting in delays and risks No charity portal	All eligible IRS-approved qualified charities and nonprofit organizations May exclude local or new charities not yet available in published IRS databases May have a limited charity portal
Technology	Built-for-purpose, enterprise-grade giving platform for donors & financial advisors, including giving summaries, drillable data, and transaction status updates in one place	Typically proprietary technology	Typically powered by third-party accounting and CRM technologies	Limited donor- and FA-facing features are typically powered by third-party accounting and CRM technologies	Limited donor- and FA-facing features are typically powered by third-party accounting and CRM technologies	Often strong user interfaces, but may be lacking from a security & compliance point of view
Service	Tech-enabled account administration Live advisor and donor support White-glove service for large accounts available at no charge	Tech-enabled account administration Live advisor and donor support Some programs will offer white-glove service at no charge for large accounts	Tech-enabled account administration Live advisor and donor support Some programs will offer white-glove service at no charge for large accounts	More limited due to smaller staffs Often offer live support during typical business hours	Many paper-based services More hand-holding at the donor level, especially in finding grant recipients	May not offer customer support
Fees	All-inclusive and competitive at all levels, including highly competitive standard pricing for individual accounts up to $5B	Competitive for standard DAFs	Competitive for standard DAFs, custom for larger DAFs may mean repeated negotiations or inconsistent treatment	Often use embedded fees in addition to administrative fees, including investment spreads, transaction fees, and more	Typically highest administrative fees	Low in total $ but often very high in %

Flexible Giving Designed for You

Whatever your values, size of team, or giving style, there’s a Renaissance Charitable option for you. Here are the ways DAFs with Renaissance Charitable can meet your needs today and into the future:

Donors With Financial Advisors

Broadest asset acceptance

Available to any donor, no matter where your wealth manager works or where your assets are custodied

Continue investing with your trusted advisor, with SMAs available for all account sizes

Transparent, easy-to-use platform and grantmaking tools

White glove service for the largest givers

Renaissance Charitable has relationships with various wirehouses, broker-dealers, and wealth management firms. Check if your firm has a Renaissance Charitable program below.

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Donors Without Financial Advisors

$5K account minimum

TIAA Investment pools available

Transparent, easy-to-use platform and grantmaking tools

Donor-Directed DAFs

Wealth Management Firms

Launch custom, white-label DAF programs under Renaissance Charitable sponsorship
Leverage our partner Ren’s best-of-class technology and managed services for efficient, scalable program growth

Family Offices

Integrate seamlessly with existing investment strategies and advisors
Access flexible solutions for complex assets and multi-entity structures
Support long-term philanthropic plans with scalable, institution-grade services

Family Offices

Who We Are

Renaissance Charitable Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) sponsoring charity with more than 25 years of experience helping donors, advisors, and institutions make giving simpler, smarter, and more impactful.

Renaissance Charitable offers donor-advised funds (DAFs) with unmatched flexibility, supporting everything from annual gifts to the most complex giving strategies.

Every account is powered by our partner Ren’s best-in-class technology and services, combining tech, service, and charitable expertise into one seamless experience.

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Donors who give through Renaissance Charitable during and beyond their lifetimes

90K+

Charitable capital entrusted to Renaissance Charitable DAFs

$12B+

Unique asset classes successfully contributed to Renaissance Charitable DAFs

25+

Charities eligible to receive grants from Renaissance Charitable DAFs

1.5M+

Powered by Ren’s Best-in-Class Giving Technology

Behind every Renaissance Charitable account is the same institutional-grade platform that powers nearly half of all U.S. DAF assets: the Ren Giving Platform.

Fast, accurate grant processing with automated charity vetting
Real-time portfolio visibility and grant tracking for donors and advisors
Integrated planning tools and calculators for smarter charitable strategies
Seamless experience built on 35+ years of philanthropic expertise

Ren takes care of the tech so you can focus on the impact.

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