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.
$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
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.
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.
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.