Get a firm-agnostic Ren DAF
If a Ren DAF is not available at your firm, get the same technology and service directly with our custody-neutral retail offering.
Why choose a Ren DAF directly with our non-profit partner?
Investment Flexibility
Using the partners, platforms, and strategies you already trust, you can align your investments to meet your philanthropic objectives.
Complex Assets
Contribute and hold many asset types, including a variety of private business interests, alternatives, real estate, passion assets, and more.
Enterprise-Grade Giving Platform
Use the same platform that powers hundreds of DAF programs, including many leading wealth management firms' in-house programs.
Service You Can Count On
Ren's back-office team makes everything seamless, and our donor/advisor support teams are ready for you when you need it, including complex asset consultation, due diligence support, and gift facilitation services
Charitable Giving Experience You Can Trust
Ren has been powering DAFs for 38 years. We've seen it all!
Elevated Experience For Catalytic Givers
Accounts making the most transformative gifts qualify for our white glove service offering, including a customized end-to-end experience and collaboration with the donor's full team of advisors, whether they be multiple financial advisors, tax advisors, legal advisors, family office staff, and more.
Manage All Your DAFs In One Place
With separately managed accounts starting at $5,000, manage your DAFs of all sizes with one provider.
Fair fees
We keep our fees fully transparent, fair, and focused on you and impact you want to have
How Our Fees Work
Administrative fees for donor-advised funds are typically tiered, meaning the rate you pay decreases as your account grows. Below is our standard admin fee schedule for all retail Ren DAFs through Renaissance Charitable.
For DAFs above $5M, contact your regional giving expert for an immediate quote – our large-account pricing is designed to be highly competitive, helping ensure even the largest contributions go further for the causes you care about.
| Fee Tier Min | Fee Tier Max | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $500,000 | 0.650% |
| $500,000 | $1,000,000 | 0.350% |
| $1,000,000 | $2,500,000 | 0.250% |
| $2,500,000 | $5,000,000 | 0.200% |
All accounts are subject to a minimum annual administrative fee of $250, which provides for essential account-level maintenance for small accounts.
What Our Pricing Includes
Comprehensive service
From routine grant processing to complex asset contributions1, everything you need today and tomorrow is covered in one fee.
Straightforward structure
We charge one transparent admin fee, leaving your investments to grow and ensuring you’ll never be surprised.
Zero margin pass-through costs
While some third-party expenses (like foreign and recoverable grant processing, or liquidation fees) may apply, we never layer on extra fees of our own.
Mission-accelerating focus
Because charitable giving is our specialty, every investment in our platform goes back to improving your giving experience.
1 Complex asset transaction support is free of charge pending available capacity; complex gifts less than $500K are not guaranteed prioritization.
The result: a donor-advised fund built to maximize your generosity, with clarity and confidence at every step.
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About Renaissance Charitable
Renaissance Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that sponsors DAF accounts for individuals, advisors, and firms - ensuring regulatory compliance, approving grants, and protecting donor intent. All Renaissance Charitable DAFs are Ren-powered, leveraging Ren’s leading technology, services, and expertise.
