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Renaissance Charitable Foundation

 
A Trusted Partner for Wealth Management Firms.
 
 

Renaissance Charitable Foundation (RCF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity sponsoring donor-advised funds, enabling RIAs and wealth management firms to connect clients to smarter, more flexible giving.

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$10B+
Contributions into RCF-sponsored programs

25 Years
Serving advisors and donors

25K+
Active donor-advised fund accounts

2K+
Wealth firms with financial advisors using RCF today


Open a Donor-Advised Fund

Offer your clients a flexible and tax-smart charitable giving solution through RCF.

  • Streamlined DAF setup and administration

  • Access to Ren’s modern giving technology

  • Seamless management of grants and contributions

  • Transparent reporting for both advisors and donors

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For RIAs and Wealth Management Firms

Strengthen client relationships with charitable giving solutions backed by a sponsoring charity you can trust.

  • Offer a tax-smart, flexible donor-advised fund program.

  • Offload compliance, grantmaking, and administration to RCF.

  • Leverage Ren’s technology for transparent, efficient account management.

  • Deliver philanthropic expertise without increasing firm overhead.

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Why RCF?

As the sponsoring charity, RCF powers your firm’s ability to offer donor-advised funds with confidence.

  • Compliance & Oversight: As the 501c3 sponsoring charity, RCF manages regulatory, operational, and tax responsibilities.

  • Powered by Ren: Every RCF DAF is built on Ren’s modern technology platform—ensuring scalability, efficiency, and a best-in-class user experience.

  • Client Experience: Advisors focus on strategy while RCF and Ren streamline administration and reporting.

  • Philanthropic Legacy: Position your firm as a trusted partner for today’s clients and the next generation.

  • Open architecture: RCF supports advisor-managed portfolios across custodians, giving you flexibility to invest your clients’ charitable assets your way.


When Is a DAF Right for Your Clients?

RCF-sponsored donor-advised funds are especially powerful for clients who:

  • Intend to bundle charitable gifts for tax efficiency.

  • Want to create family legacies of giving.

  • Are planning for or experiencing a liquidity event (business sale, IPO, inheritance, or stock appreciation).

  • Want to make a significant contribution today but grant over time.

  • Wish to contribute complex or non-cash assets.

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About Renaissance Charitable Foundation

Renaissance Charitable Foundation is one of the nation’s leading donor-advised fund sponsors, supporting more than $6 billion in assets. Our mission is to empower wealth management firms, RIAs, and advisors with the expertise, compliance, and technology needed to deliver world-class philanthropic solutions to their clients.

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