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Fees

Administrative Fees

Each named fund within Greater Worcester Community Foundation is assessed an administrative fee and investment fees. The administrative fee is collected by the Foundation to support the direct costs of management and our wide-ranging community services. It is assessed monthly and is based on the fund type. The current fee schedule detailed below is effective as of first quarter 2009.

Fund Type

Description

Fee

Agency Created by nonprofit organization for its own benefit 0.50%
Designated For specific organizations named by donor in gift 1.00%
Discretionary For purposes determined by Foundation 1.00%
Donor Advised Grants recommended by donor or successor advisor 1.00%
Field of Interest For a topic or population group specified by donor 1.00%
Scholarship Awards for students to attend college 1.95%


A minimum fee of $250 per year is drawn on all funds. For funds $100,000 to $500,000, an additional $250 per year is assessed. For funds $500,000 and above, an additional $500 per year is assessed.

Investment Management Fees

The Foundation’s professional investment managers charge separate fees to cover custody, investment management, and trading activity. Investment fees are assessed monthly on current market value. The combined total projected annual investment fee is 0.80 percent. Investment performance results are reported net of investment fees.