Individually Managed Fund Agreement
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community foundation-
Silicon Valley Community Foundation offers donors the opportunity to recommend investment managers or
firms to manage donated assets through its Individually Managed Fund policy ("IMF").
Recommended Individually Managed Fund investment manager or firm:
Primary Contact Name:
Firm Name:
Address:
Phone: Email:
Investment performance will be monitored quarterly by the community foundation's investment consultant,
investment committee and staff. The community foundation may replace the investment manager at its sole
discretion, any time and for any reason, including, but not limited to i) personnel or organizational changes at the
investment manager, substandard performance, excessive fees, iv) deviation from the terms of the IMF policy,
or v) conflicts of interest or questionable ethical behavior. Before terminating a manager, appropriate due diligence
will occur. The fund advisor(s) will be notified before or after termination depending on circumstances.
Investment performance, volatility and expenses of the assets managed by the recommended investment manager
may not be comparable with investment options of the same investment objective offered by the community
foundation.
In addition to the regularly scheduled support fees, as detailed in the fund agreement, the community foundation
charges the following fees to lisr1Fs:
• One time set-up fee of $1,000
• Annual investment oversight fee of:
Fund Balance Investment Oversight Fee
$2.5 million and above 0.05%
$1.0 to below $2.5 million 1.00%
Under $1 million (for 6 Assets transferred to investment pools at the
consecutive months) community foundation
Name of Fund:
❑ New Fund ❑ Existing Fund #
Fund Advisor Signature Date
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community foundation-
Individually Managed Funds Policy
Introduction
Silicon Valley Community Foundation is pleased to provide donors the option of a customized
investment approach by recommending a preferred investment advisor of their choice. This
approach allows donors and their investment advisors to maintain their professional relationships
while furthering the donor's philanthropic goals.
Minimums
Fund size minimums vary based on the make-up of the investment portfolio. For portfolios holding
traditional assets such as publicly traded equity and fixed-income securities, mutual funds and
exchange traded funds, the minimum fund size is $3 million. Inclusion of alternative investments
such as private equity and hedge funds will be considered on a case-by-case basis for a minimum
fund size of $10 million.
Approval Process
The community foundation will work with the recommended advisor to establish an asset allocation
that is a Iriate to the donor's • antmakin s and time horizon
ent s The investment committee generally meets quarterly. Every effort will be made
to evaluate proposals in a timely manner, however, evaluation and approval may take up to three
months to complete.
The advisor's proposed investment strategy should address the following points:
• Qualifications and credentials of the advisor, team and firm.
• Advisor's investment philosophy, approach and rebalancing process.
• Proposed target asset allocation, policy ranges and performance benchmark.
• Proposed investments for each asset class, including expenses, historical performance and
proposed performance benchmarks.
• Fees charged by the advisor and in total for the portfolio.
• Sample investment management and custodial agreements.
Fees
Silicon Valley Community Foundation assesses support fees to cover the cost of administration and
to continue its important work in our community. Fees provide the necessary resources to operate
efficiently and effectively, ensuring fiscal responsibility in grant due diligence, donor and nonprofit
education, research and other activities. A one-time setup fee of $1,000 is required to cover expenses
associated with investment advisor due diligence and establishing new investment accounts. Each
fund is charged 0.05% for investment oversight to help defray the cost of administration. Funds
with balances below $2.5 million will be assessed a 1% investment oversight fee. One-twelfth of
support and investment oversight fees are assessed monthly based on average fund balance. Please
refer to the current schedule of Support Fees for additional information.
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Fund Balance Minimums
Funds with balances under $1 million for six consecutive months will be transferred to the
investment pools offered by the community foundation.
Responsibilities
All assets are under the sole control of the community foundation. As such, all investment decisions
must be made by the community foundation. Investment performance will be reviewed quarterly by
the community foundation's staff and investment committee. The investment advisor may be
replaced at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to deviation from the terms of this
policy, ethical or legal violations, performance which does not meet or exceed established
benchmarks over a period of time, excessive fees or key staff changes.
Investment Advisor Responsibilities
The fund's investment advisor and underlying investment managers are held to the same high
standards the community foundation employs for all its investment managers:
1. Following the Prudent Investors guidelines that arc widely used in the investment management
industry. These include but are not limited to fiduciary standards described in the Uniform
Prudent Investor Act (UPIA), the Uniformed Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act
(UPMIFA) and the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) that are promulgated by
the Investment Performance Council of the CFA Institute.
2. As fiduciaries, all managers are expected to uphold the highest ethical standards and to carry out
their investment responsibilities in order to promote the best interest of Silicon Valley
Community Foundation.
3. Immediately reporting any findings against the firm or its principals, either by the SEC or any
other regulatory authority. In addition, any lawsuits brought against the firm or its principals
related to the firm's business activities should also be immediately reported to the community
foundation.
4. Preparing quarterly written statements, including actions taken in the portfolio and expected
changes in the portfolio.
5. Directing proxies to the community foundation or its delegate as instructed. If left to the
manager, all proxies should be voted to increase shareholder value unless directed by the
community foundation to do otherwise.
6. Attending meetings with the community foundation staff, its consultant and investment
committee as needed.
7. Adhering to the investment strategy and policy for which the advisor was hired.
8. Executing all transactions in the best interests of its clients. This usually involves obtaining the
best net realized price for a purchase or a sale. It also includes using commissions to obtain
research or other services that arc expected to enhance both the investment process and the
returns.
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9. Immediately communicating all pertinent changes to the community foundation. This includes,
but is not limited to:
• Changes in personnel involved in the community foundation's relationship
• Changes in ownership
• Changes in senior investment professionals' responsibilities
• Changes in investment style or process
• Similar significant changes at underlying investment managers
Performance Reporting
The community foundation will compute and evaluate investment performance on a time weighted
basis, net of fees, against the two benchmarks indicated in Appendix A. The investment advisor will
independently report performance at least quarterly, on a time weighted basis and net of fees, against
the same or similarly constructed benchmarks.
Advisor Acknowledgement
The undersigned investment advisor(s) to the fund
at Silicon Valley Community Foundation acknowledges receipt and agreement with this policy and
its appendices.
Investment Advisor Date
Investment Advisor Date
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Appendix A — Investment Guidelines
Asset Allocation
The community foundation believes asset allocation and regular rebalancing arc primary driven of
consistent performance and that individually managed funds should follow an asset allocation
strategy that is largely identical to that of other funds of similar size, time horizon, spending policy
and risk profile.
Investment advisors will propose an investment strategy that is appropriate to the size of the fund
and aligned with the donor's philanthropic goals. The proposed strategy will employ a diversified
mix of asset classes and investment styles. Portfolios will be monitored for consistent application of
the investment strategy. Advisors are encouraged to use a format similar to the example below for
proposing the investment strategy and allocation, the details of which will vary based on fund size,
donor objectives and advisor strategy.
Example Proposal Format
Asset Class Investment Benchmark Allocation Target Range Fee Structure Total
Fixed Income $ 3,000,000 30% 20-40%
U.S. name benchmark $ 2,000,000 20% 15-40% mngd acct 0.80%
Global name benchmark $ 1.000.000 10% 0-20% mutual hind 0.92%
U.S. Equities $ 4,700,000 47% 4040%
Large Cap name benchmark $ 2,500,000 25% 20-30% mngd acct 1.00%
Mid Cap name benchmark $ 1,300,000 13% 10-20% mngd acet 1.00%
Small Cap name benchmark $ 900.000 9% 5-15% mngd acct 1.00%
Non-U.S. Equities $ 2,000,000 20% 10-30%
Developed Markets name benchmark $ 1,500,000 15% 10-20% mngd acct 1.00%
Emerging Markets name benchmark $ 500,000 5% 0-10% mutual hind 1.00%
Altema0velOther $ 300,000 3% 0-5%
strategy name name benchmark $ 300,000 3% ETF 0.75%
name benchmark S 0%
TOTAL $ 10,000,000 100% Total Expenses: 0.94%
Performance Reporting
The community foundation will compute and evaluate investment performance on a time weighted
basis, net of fees, against a "market benchmark" that best approximates the portfolio's exposure to
risk using a simple mix of stocks and bonds, and against a "composite benchmark" that is comprised
of various indices weighted by the target allocation to each asset class represented in the portfolio.
Investment advisors should use the table below to indicate proposed benchmark weightings. The
investment advisor will independently report performance at least quarterly, on a time weighted
basis and net of fees, against the same or similarly constructed benchmarks. The advisor may utilize
additional benchmarks.
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Performance Benchmarks
Investment advisors should use the following table to indicate the proposed benchmark weightings.
1. Market benchmark: % S&P 500 Index / % Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate
OR: % MSCI AWC / % Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate
2. Composite benchmark (weighted by target asset allocation to each asset class):
Asset Class $enchmark
Equity
U.S. Large Cap Equity S&P 500
U.S. Mid Cap Equity Russell Midcap
U.S. Small Cap Equity Russell 2000
Foreign Developed Equity MSCI EAFE
Emerging Markets Equity MSCI Emerging Markets Free
Fixed Income
U.S. Aggregate Bonds Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate
Global Bonds Citigroup World Government
U.S. High Yield Bonds Merrill Lynch High Yield Master
Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Barclays Capital U.S. Treasury: U.S. TIPS
Intermediate Term Bonds Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Intermediate
Short Tcrm Bonds Citigroup Govt./Credit 1-3 Year
Alternatives/Other
Cash
Cash and Equivalents U.S. Treasury Bills
100% Total
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Appendix B - Investment Guidelines by Asset Class
The community foundation has adopted the following guidelines and restrictions for each asset class
as listed in Appendix A. The guidelines below apply to separate accounts managed by the advisor or
by managers selected by the advisor to the extent that a particular asset class is included in the
portfolio. For mutual funds and commingled funds, restrictions are established by the offering
documents for each investment.
I. Domestic Equity (Large/Mid/Small Capitalization)
• The domestic equity portfolio will be diversified according to economic sector, industry,
number of holdings and other investment characteristics. However, it is recognized that any
actively managed portfolio will not be as diversified as the market. To produce overall
diversification, equity managers will be selected to employ different management strategies,
which together achieve the desired degree of diversification.
• Domestic equity managers are permitted to hold up to 10 percent (10%) of the portfolio in
American Depository Receipts ("ADRs") or foreign domiciled companies whose equity
securities arc traded in U.S. markets.
• No more than seven percent (7%) at cost or 10 percent (10%) at market of the manager's
portfolio may be held in the securities of a single issuer.
• The community foundation does not apply strict rules to define small, middle or large
capitalization stocks. However, it is expected that the weighted average market capitalization
of each managers' portfolio will be within 25 percent (25%) of their primary market
benchmark.
• Short selling of securities is prohibited.
• Derivative instruments such as financial futures and options may not be used without the
prior approval of the community foundation.
• A manager may only deviate from these guidelines with the advance permission of the
community foundation.
2. International Equity (Developed and Emerging)
• The following definitions should be used to distinguish between developed and emerging
markets securities:
International Developed Equity Listed equity securities traded on developed non-
U.S. markets. Developed markets are defined as those included in Morgan Stanley's
SAFE index plus Canada.
Emerging Markets Equity): Listed equity securities traded on emerging non-U.S.
markets. Emerging markets are defined as any market not included in Morgan
Stanley's EAFE index plus Canada.
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• 'The portfolio will be diversified according to economic sector, industry, number of holdings
and other investment characteristics. However, it is recognized that any actively managed
portfolio will not be as diversified as the market. To produce overall diversification, equity
managers will be selected to employ different management strategies, which together achieve
the desired degree of diversification.
• For managers who arc hired to invest in developed markets, securities within the portfolio
must be held in a minimum of three countries at all times with no more than 30 percent
(30%) of the portfolio to be held in emerging markets countries. For managers hired to
invest in emerging markets, securities within the portfolio must be held in a minimum of
three countries at all times.
• No more than seven percent (7%) at cost or 10 percent (10%) at market of the portfolio
may be held in the securities of a single issuer.
• Short selling of securities is prohibited.
• Currency exposure may be hedged back to the U.S. dollar. The decision to hedge is left to
the manager's discretion.
3. Alternative Investments
Alternative investments such as hedge funds, real estate, real assets and private equity will be
considered on a case by case basis for funds of $10 million or more. 'These investments will be
made via limited partnerships and commingled funds. Therefore, restrictions are established by
the offering documents for each investment. Please refer to Exhibit C for hedge funds
specifically.
4. U.S. Fixed Income
• The duration of the portfolio should be within 25 percent (25%) of the duration of the
manager's market benchmark.
• The portfolio may invest in the following classes of fixed income securities:
Bonds or notes issued by the U.S. Government or a U.S. Government Agency
backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government
Mortgage-backed securities
Corporate bonds issued in the U.S. and denominated in U.S. dollars
Asset-backed securities
Non-U.S. bonds or notes issued by either foreign governments or corporations,
subject to limitations noted below.
• Investment grade bond managers are expected to maintain an average quality rating for their
portfolio that does not fall below an S&P rating of AA-. High yield bond managers are
expected to maintain an average quality rating for their portfolio that does not fall below an
S&P rating of B-. For securities not rated by S&P, classification by other major ratings
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agencies will be used. If securities are un-rated, the Foundation will assess risk and
compliance with this policy based on the portfolio's strategy. For the purpose of calculating
average quality ratings, securities issued or fully backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S.
Government shall be considered AAA.
• For investment grade managers, up to 20 percent (20%) of the portfolio's duration weight
may be held in below investment grade securities.
• Up to 25 percent (25%) of the portfolio's duration weight may be held in the securities of
foreign issuers. It is expected that the preponderance of the currency exposure associated
with these holdings will be hedged.
• No more than five percent (5%) at market of the portfolio may be held in the securities of a
single corporate issuer. This restriction does not apply to securities issued by the U.S.
Government or a U.S. Government Agency backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S.
Government.
• Derivative instruments may be utilized by the manager in order to obtain more efficient
exposure to a specific type of security. However, at no time may derivative instruments be
used to leverage the portfolio. In addition, it is expected that a manager will have thoroughly
tested the behavior of the derivative instrument under a variety of market conditions before
purchasing the instrument for the portfolio.
5. Global Fixed Income
• The duration of the portfolio should be within 25 percent (25%) of the duration of the
manager's market benchmark.
• The portfolio may invest in the following classes of fixed income securities issued by U.S. or
non-U.S. entities:
Government bonds or notes
Mortgage-backed securities
Corporate bonds issued in the U.S. and denominated in U.S. dollars
Asset-backed securities
• The manager is expected to maintain a weighted average quality rating for the portfolio that
does not fall below an S&P rating of AA-. For securities not rated by S&P, classification by
other major ratings agencies will be used. If securities are un-rated, the Foundation will
assess risk and compliance with this policy based on the portfolio's strategy. For the
purpose of calculating average quality ratings, securities issued or fully backed by the full
faith and credit of the U.S. Government shall be considered AAA.
• Up to 20 percent (20%) of the portfolio's duration weight may be held in below investment
grade securities.
• No more than five percent (5%) at market of the portfolio may be held in the securities of a
single corporate issuer.
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• Derivative instruments may be utilized by the manager in order to obtain more efficient
exposure to a specific type of security. However, at no time may derivative instruments be
used to leverage the portfolio. In addition, it is expected that a manager will have thoroughly
tested the behavior of the derivative instrument under a variety of market conditions before
purchasing the instrument for the portfolio.
6. Cash and Equivalents
• A key objective for cash investments is to maintain price stability at all times although this is
not guaranteed.
• The weighted average maturity of the money market securities segment of the portfolio will
generally be less than or equal to 90 days. Certificate of Deposits will be purchased using a
laddered approach to maturities which could involve the use of longer maturities, although
this portfolio will be structured to maintain adequate liquidity for the pool as a whole.
• Within the money market securities segment, the portfolio will generally be invested in
money market securities that are in the highest ratings categories for short-term instruments.
Furthermore, the portfolio may invest in the following:
▪ Obligations of the U.S. Government (including its agencies and instrumentalities)
Short-term corporate debt securities of domestic and foreign corporations
▪ Obligations of domestic and foreign commercial banks, savings banks, and savings
and loan associations
▪ Commercial paper
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Appendix C - Alternative Investment Guidelines
Alternative investments include private equity, real estate, commodities and hedge funds. In general,
alternatives will only be considered if the investment in question is one that the community
foundation would add to its own portfolio. Proposed investments in alternative asset classes will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
Hedge Fund Guidelines
• No more than 20 percent (20%) of the donor's fund may be invested in hedge funds.
• Fees will not exceed 2% plus 20% of the profits for individual hedge funds.
• Fees will not exceed 1%, inclusive of any expected carry, for hedge fund-of-funds.
• The hedge fund portfolio must be sufficiently diversified. For example, a minimum of two fund-
of-funds or four individual fund managers with different investment strategies is preferable.
Proper diversification is also dependent on the size of the allocation within the overall portfolio
with larger manager counts needed for larger allocation sizes.
• Historical performance of the fund must be at least 200 basis points per annum ahead of the
HFRI Fund of Funds Index over multiple time periods—five years minimum.
• Fund-of-funds managers may not offer their own hedge funds, provide service of any kind to
hedge fund managers in the portfolio, or accept compensation of any kind from hedge fund
managers, thereby avoiding conflicts of interest. This restriction effectively eliminates most
investment bank offered funds due to their prime brokerage businesses.
• Fund managers must supply the community foundation with monthly statements summarizing
performance, investments and activity.
• Fund-of-funds will not use leverage at the fund-of-funds level.
• Fund-of-funds managers will limit total assets to a reasonable level (e.g., under $5 billion).
• Lockup periods will not exceed 12 months.
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Advised Fund Agreement
Type of Fund Silicon Valley Community Foundation
O Establish a New Fund O Donor Advised www.siliconvalleycf.org
O Update Fund Information O Committee Advised
O Memorial
O Scholarship:
O Donor Involved
O Foundation Managed
Name of Fund
e.g.. Smith Family Fund a Eucalyptus Fund
Primary Contact Information Additional Contact Information
Role: (Select only one primary contact on this form. Check all that apply.) Role: iCoeck all that apply.)
O Fund Advisor Individual has run advisory privileges over a fund. including O Fund Advisor Individual has lull advisory privileges over a fund. including
want iecommendabons, investment recommendations, naming of successor grant recommendations, investment recommendations. naming of successor
advisors and other lund adminstratico advisory privileges. advisors and other lund administration advisory privileges.
❑ Secondary Advisor Individual oas full advisoty pnvileges over grant
recommendations out no other lund administration advisory privileges.
O Fund Representative Individual has access to fund information Cul no
athOSOly privileges
Name 0Male 0 Female Name 0 Male 0 Female
Mailing Address 0 Home 0Business Mailing Address 0 Home 0 Business
City State Zip City State Zip
Business Phone Business Phone
Home Phone Mobile Phone Home Phone Mobile Phone
Email Address Email Address
Company Name Company Name
Title Title
Date of Birth Date of Birth
For Internal Use Only For Internal Use Only
O Establishing Donor ❑ Establishing Donor
O Founder O Founder
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Advised Fund Agreement
Referral Information
Referred to Silicon Valley Community Foundation by Professional Advisor's Company and Title
Relationship Mailing Address
❑ Add my professional advisor as a fund representative. City State Zip
Phone Email
Donor Advised Fund Successor Election (Optional)
Fund Advisors may create a succession plan for the fund by appointing a maximum of two successor advisors. Successor advisors assume the
privilege to advise a fund only after all of the initial fund advisors are unwilling or unable to exercise their privilege to do so. Please refer to the Fund
Terms and Conditions for additional information for eligibility requirements.
❑ I do not wish to name successor advisor(s).
Successor Information Successor Information
Name ❑ Male ❑ Female Name ❑ Male ❑ Female
Mailing Address Mailing Address
City State Zip City State Zip
Home Phone Mobile Phone Home Phone Mobile Phone
Date of Birth Date of Birth
Preferred Email Address Preferred Email Address
Relationship to Fund Advisor(s) Relationship to Fund Advisor(s)
Questions? Contact the development department at donate@siliconvalleycf.org or call 650.450.5444.
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Advised Fund Agreement
Fund Creation Investment Allocation
Initial gift to establish a fund: $ Please refer to the attachments regarding investment pool information
❑ Check made payable to Silicon Valley Community Foundation and allocation. If you need additional information, please contact the
community foundation.
❑ Securities (Please complete the Securities Transfer Letter)
❑ Publicly Traded ❑ Privately Held' ❑ Restricted' ❑ I have completed the Investment Allocation form.
❑ Wire' ❑ I would like to request an Individually Managed Fund and have
completed the form.
❑ Other'
Please describe the gift (interfund transfer, credit card, personal
property, real estate, testamentary): Grantmaking
Each grant made from an advised fund is mailed with a custom grant
award letter.
*Additional information will be required. Please contact the community Specify below how you would like the name(s) of the fund advisor(s) to
appear in the custom grant award letter:
foundation at 650.450.5444.
Community Endowment Fund e.g.. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smith. Jane and Mark Smith. The Smith Family
The Community Endowment Fund is a permanent charitable resource
❑ Please make all grants from the fund anonymous.
that grows through your support and provides invaluable funding to local
nonprofit organizations. When you give to the endowment, you are Note: Anonymity can be customized on a grant by grant basis.
helping to meet the needs of our community today and for years to
come by supporting Santa Clara and San Mateo counties in perpetuity.
Acknowledgement by Nonprofits
❑ I would like to make an additional gift to the Mail the community foundation receives for the fund will not be
forwarded. However, organizations that have received grants may
Community Endowment Fund: $
wish to send information to you directly. Please indicate your contact
preference for the custom grant letter (select one):
Total gift to the community foundation:
❑ Provide my home address.
❑ Provide my business address.
❑ Do not provide my address.
Questions? Contact the development department at donate@siliconvalleycf.org or call 650.450.5444.
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Advised Fund Agreement
Acknowledgement and Signatures
I acknowledge that I have read the Silicon Valley Community Foundation Support Fees and Minimums and Fund Terms and
Conditions and agree to the fees, terms and conditions described therein. I understand any contribution, once accepted by
the community foundation's board of directors, represents an irrevocable gift to Silicon Valley Community Foundation. The
community foundation's board of directors has variance power under IRS regulations, and this gift is not refundable to me.
I hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge, all information presented in connection with this form is accurate, and I will
notify Silicon Valley Community Foundation promptly of any changes.
Signature Signature
Print Name Print Name
Date Date
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Signature
Authorized Signature Title
Print Name Date
Special Instructions
Planned Gifts
0 I have remembered the community foundation in
Please return this form to: my estate plans.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation O I would like more information on how to include the
Attention: Development Department community foundation in my estate plans.
2440 West El Camino Real, Suite 300
Mountain View, California 94040-1498
Phone: 650.450.5444 I Fax: 650.450.5401 I donate@siliconvalleycf.org
Questions? Contact the development department at donate@siliconvalleycf.org or call 650.450.5444.
Updated June 2012
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Investment Allocation
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
www.siliconvalleycf.org
Please indicate your recommended investment allocation below. Refer to the Investment Options information sheet for a
detailed description of each investment pool.
Name of Fund
e.g.. Smith Family Fund or Eucalyptus Fund
❑ New Fund
❑ Existing Fund #
You may allocate your contribution to one or more of the following five investment pools. The total must equal 100%.
% Long-Term Growth For funds that will be invested seven or more years
% Social Impact For funds that will be invested seven or more years
% Balanced For funds that will be invested three to seven years
% Short-Term For funds that will be distributed in one to three years
% Capital Preservation For funds that will be distributed in one year or less
100% Total
Future contributions will be invested according to the allocation specified above. Investment allocations can be changed
through written instruction once per year or upon a significant change in charitable goals and time horizon for depleting the
fund. Reallocations occur on the first business day of the month.
Please contact the community foundation at donate@siliconvalleycf.org or 650.450.5444 if you have questions or
need additional information.
Fund Advisor Signature Date
Updated June 2012
Investment Allocation
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Investment Options
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
www.siliconvalleycf.org
Silicon Valley Community Foundation offers a variety of investment options, each of which is designed to meet a range of
philanthropic goals and time horizons. Each of our investment pools are carefully constructed and diversified across global
investment opportunities to maximize return and minimize volatility. As stewards of over $2 billion in assets, our size provides
access to world-class investment managers and alternative investment strategies only available to large institutional investors.
Investments are monitored regularly by the community foundation's experienced investment committee, consultant and staff.
As a fund advisor, you may allocate to one or more investment pools, and you may change the investment allocation once per
year or upon a significant change in charitable goals and time horizon for depleting the fund. The community foundation will
maintain your fund's investment allocation through regular monthly rebalancing.
Long-Term Growth Diversified portfolio of global stocks, bonds and alternatives
lime horizon 45% equity, 30% alternatives and 25% fixed income
?years or more
8% - 9% average annual expected return
0.85% - 0.95% estimated investment expense
Social Impact Diversified portfolio of global stocks, bonds and alternatives
time horizon from companies with strong financial and social records
'years or more 65% equity, 30% fixed income and 5% alternatives
7% - 8% average annual expected return
0.75% - 0.85% estimated investment expense
Balanced Balanced portfolio of global stocks, bonds and alternatives
time horizon 52% fixed income, 38% equity and 10% alternatives
3-7 years 6% - 7% average annual expected return
0.60% - 0.70% annual investment expense
Short-Term Portfolio of short duration U.S. and global bonds
time horizon 85% short-term bonds and 15% global bonds
1-3 yea's 2% - 3% average annual expected return
0.20% - 0.30% annual investment expense
Capital Preservation Portfolio of liquid, short-term securities
time horizon 100% money market securities FDIC insured bank CDs
1 year or less 0.50% - 1.50% average annual expected return
0.10% - 0.20% estimated investment expense
Average annual expected returns are net of fees over full market cycles of seven years or more. Actual returns will fluctuate and may be negative from year to year for some pools.
Alternative investments include hedge funds. private equity and real assets; they are included to enhance returns. dampen volatility and hedge against Inflation. Expenses include
investment management. consulting, administration and custody. Expenses do not include those of managers within fundel.funds or the fund adninistialwe support fee charged by
the community loondalion trnestment expenses are subject to change in response to poi dons changes.
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Investment Options
INVESTMENT POOL DESCRIPTIONS
For Funds With Long-Term Time Horizons
Social Impact: This pool seeks long-term growth through a diversified portfolio of global stocks, bonds
Greater Volatility
and alternative investments from companies with strong financial and social records. Investment managers
may consider positive and negative social factors when evaluating companies, ranging from environmental
sustainability to involvement with the manufacture of weapons, tobacco and alcohol. This pool is
appropriate for assets that will remain invested for at least seven years. Assets are exposed to market
risks and may experience significant volatility and principal loss from year to year. The projected near worst-
case return per annum over three years is approximately -12%.
Long-Term Growth: This pool seeks maximum growth and controlled risk through a diversified portfolio
of global stocks, bonds and alternative investment strategies. It is appropriate for assets that will remain
invested for at least seven years to benefit from long-term opportunities that can only be realized from
a patient investment strategy. Assets are exposed to market risks and may experience significant volatility
and principal loss over the short term. The projected near worst-case return per annum over three years is
approximately -8%.
Balanced: This pool is designed for growth at more moderate levels of risk. It is appropriate for assets
that will remain invested for at least three years. Assets are exposed to market risks and may experience
principal loss from year to year. The projected near worst-case return per annum over three years is
approximately -6%.
For Funds With Short-Term Time Horizons
Short-Term: This pool is designed to outperform money market returns and provide a high degree of
liquidity for near-term grant distributions. This pool is appropriate for assets that will remain invested
for periods of one year or more. Market values should be relatively stable from year to year, but may
experience periodic declines. The projected near worst-case return per annum over three years is
approximately -5%.
Capital Preservation: This pool is designed to preserve principal and provide current income and liquidity
by investing in high quality, short-term financial instruments. It is appropriate for fund advisors seeking
stability or for that portion of a fund that is to be distributed as grants within 12 months or less.
Lower Volatility IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The investment return and principal value will fluctuate such that investments. when redeemed. may be worth more or less than their original cost
Projected near worst case returns assume a three standard deviation event; larger deviations may occur. A small portion of each pool is WI In cash
to provide liquidity for distributions. The community foundation is not engaged in rendering legal. financial or tax advice. Please see the community
foundation's materials on fees and minimums and terms and conditions for more information. This publication is a service to provide general information.
Please consult your &uncial or legal advisor.
Contact Silicon Valley Community Foundation at donate@siliconvalleycf.org or 650.450.5444
for additional information regarding investment options or historical performance.
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Fund Terms and Conditions
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
www.siliconvalleycf.org
Tax Status of Contribution
Funds established at Silicon Valley Community Foundation bearing cash at any time. All income and capital gains or
(the "community foundation") are component funds of the losses will be allocated to the fund on a monthly basis.
community foundation, a Section 501(c)(3) public benefit
A donor may recommend a customized investment approach
corporation. Contributions other than cash or marketable
through an outside investment advisor for funds carrying a
securities must first be approved by the community
significant balance. The community foundation's investment
foundation. All contributions to the community foundation's
committee must approve the recommended advisor, the
funds are treated as gifts to a public charity and are
advisor's proposed investment strategy and underlying
generally tax-deductible, subject to individual limitations.
investments.
The community foundation does not provide tax or legal
advice; we recommend consulting a professional advisor with Fees and Minimums
questions about a gift to the community foundation. There is no set-up fee to open a fund at the community
foundation, however specific initial gift minimums must
er
be met. Initial gift minimums vary by fund type. Once
As : i law, 4IPksetS
established, funds are required to maintain a $1,000
become irrevocable gifts to the community fou
minimum balance and are subject to support and investment
and legal control and responsibility for the funds
fees. A list of current fees and initial gift minimums is
with the community foundation. All funds established
available upon request. The community foundation reserves
the community foundation are subject to the commu
the right to change its fee or minimum policies at any time.
foundation's variance power, as set forth in the comm
foundation's bylaws. Variance power gives the community Role of Advisors
foundation the authority to modify any restriction or cor-' Donors establishing an advised fund may designate any
on the distribution of funds for any specified charitabe person over 18 years of age to be an advisor on the fund. A
Ikrposes or to specified organizations if, in the sole Ian fund can have more than one fund advisor but preferably no
e community foundation's board of directors, sue/ more than three. If a fund is advised jointly, upon the death
restriction or condition becomes unnecessary, incapable of of one fund advisor, the remaining fund advisor(s) retains the
fulfillment or inconsistent with the charitable needs of the. privileges associated with the fund.
community served.
Successor Advisors
Investment of Assets The donor and any fund advisor may designate any person
In making a gift to the commemrpiummommmegip within one generation to be a successor advisor to exercise
up all right, title and interest to the assets contributed. In the privileges and duties of a fund advisor. Successor
particular, donors cannot choose investments, investment advisors may assume the privilege to advise the fund only
managers or brokers after their gift has been made. after the deaths or resignations of all initial fund advisors
The board of directors and investment committee of the named on the fund. The successor advisor(s) may be
community foundation have the right to make any or all required to provide written notification and sufficient proof
investment decisions regarding gifts received, except of the donor's or fund advisor's death prior to assuming the
fundalvisors privileges and duties of a fund advisor. Successor advisors
ineents.fill assets contributed to funds will be managed may not appoint further successors but may appoint
in the community foundation's investment pools. Investment additional fund advisors as long as they are in the same
allocations among the community foundation's investment generation as the successor advisor. If the successor advisor
pools can be changed no more than once per calendar year, is a minor, the community foundation's board of directors
unless a significant change to grantmaking or fund balance reserves the right to require that grant recommendations be
occurs and prudence requires a change. The community made by the minor's legal guardian.
foundation may hold up to 5% of fund assets in non-interest
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All requests to modify or appoint additional advisors and trailing quarter balances and is subject to change based
successor advisors to a fund must be communicated to on community needs, investment performance and the
the community foundation in writing. In addition, a written long-term preservation of endowment funds' principal. An
acknowledgement must be received from the community endowed fund must be invested for a minimum of 12
foundation confirming that the request has been granted. months before the fund's initial annual distribution rate
If the community foundation has not received the name(s) can be calculated.
of an additional advisor(s) or successor advisor(s) to the
fund, or other special instructions, in writing, the community Grant Disbursement
foundation will use the fund's balance to support the Grants must be for charitable purposes, and those grants
community foundation's Community Endowment Fund. may be recommended to any 501(c)(3) organization or
verified charitable entity (e.g. schools, religious institutions)
The following Fund Advisory Privileges and Fund Relationship located in the United States or any nongovernmental
Definitions further explain the role of advisors and other organization outside of the United States having a verifiable
interested parties to funds at the community foundation. charitable purpose. All grants directed outside of the United
These terms correlate to the Fund Agreement forms and will States must comply with federal government regulations, and
determine the fund's contacts and advisors. the prospective grantee must be verified as the equivalent
of a public benefit organization within the United States and
Fund Relationship and Fund Advisory Privileges must otherwise conform to all relevant U.S. federal and state
Definitions: laws. Grants may also be given for charitable purposes to
Primary Contact: One person per fund who should be non-501(c)(3) organizations if the charitable expenditure
contacted first for anything concerning the fund. This can be verified through a process called expenditure
individual may or may not have fund advisory privileges. responsibility. Expenditure responsibility is required for
Fund Advisor: Individual has full advisory privileges over any organization not described in IRS Section 170(b)(1)(A),
including for-profit companies, private operating foundations
a fund, including grant recommendations, investment
recommendations, naming the fund and appointment of other and new public charities that do not yet have 501(c)(3) status
fund advisors and successor advisors. (This is the highest and disqualifying supporting organizations.
level of authority.) Grants given to all 501(c)(3) public charities within the United
Secondary Advisor: Individual also has full advisory States must be for a minimum of $200. Grants given outside
responsibility
privileges over grant recommendations but has no other fund the United States or requiring expenditure
administration advisory privileges. (This is an intermediate within the United States must be for a minimum of $1,000.
level of authority.) Grant checks sent to organizations are accompanied by
a community foundation letter specifying the name of the
Fund Representative: Individual has access to fund fund and the fund advisor's name(s) unless requested
information but no fund advisory privileges. (This is the otherwise by the donor or fund advisor and as approved
lowest level of authority.) by the community foundation. The fund advisor's address
Successor Advisor: The second generation fund advisor; may also be included on all letters if requested by the fund
he or she has no advisory privileges until the cessation to act advisor. Mail which the community foundation receives for
of all initial fund advisors. (Primarily for donor advised funds, the fund will not be forwarded. Approved grants are typically
committee advised funds and scholarship funds.) sent within 10 working days of the recommendation being
received or the fund advisor will be notified as to the reason
Fund Spending Policy for a delay. However, any fund submitting 20 or more grant
The community foundation recommends a minimum 5% recommendations at one time should allow up to two weeks
annual distribution rate for all funds. For endowed funds, for processing. Grants made from funds at the community
the community foundation's board of directors sets and foundation are issued on checks with the name and logo of
monitors a required annual distribution rate that is calculated the community foundation.
as a percentage of fund assets. This rate is based on 12
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The community foundation shall assume responsibility for raised in support of the fund must be made payable to
check writing, bookkeeping, investment management, tax Silicon Valley Community Foundation with the name of the
reporting, auditing and evaluation of projects, and for making fund in the memo line. The community foundation is not
available to the fund advisors and fund representatives responsible for the success of fundraising activities.
reports of fund income, expenses and grantmaking, as
appropriate. Memorial Funds
A memorial fund can be established in honor of someone
Restrictions on Grants who has passed away, and requests for donations in the
In compliance with the Internal Revenue Code, grants are name of the deceased to the community foundation are
not permitted to individuals, for non-charitable purposes; required to use the following language in obituaries or
for political contributions or to support political campaign solicitations for gifts: "Funds raised will be added to the
activities; or for any purpose that would provide benefits, [insert name] Fund at Silicon Valley Community Foundation,
goods or services to a donor to the fund, the fund's a 501(c)(3) organization. All checks must be made payable to
advisor(s) or other related parties. A fund advisor is subject to Silicon Valley Community Foundation with [insert name] Fund
IRS penalties if the fund's donor(s), advisor(s) or other related in the memo line."
parties receive benefits, goods or services in connection
Names of donors to memorial funds will be disclosed to
with a grant recommendation. This includes grants to satisfy
memorial fund advisors; however, specific gift amounts will not.
pledges made by any person including a fund advisor and
non-deductible (or partially lax-deductible) memberships, Scholarship Funds
event tickets, sponsorships, registration fees in tournaments For any scholarship fund established at the community
and cause-related marketing activities. Grants are not foundation, the scholarship selection committee must be
allowed to private non-operating foundations. Please contact appointed by the community foundation; however members
the community foundation if you have questions about the may be recommended by the donor. The donor and parties
exclusion of benefits from grant recommendations and/or related to the donor may serve on the selection committee
multiple-year payments. but they cannot directly or indirectly control the committee.
As required by law, the scholarship selection process must
Payments from an Advised Fund
be approved annually by the community foundation's board
The community foundation does not permit expense
of directors. The community foundation disburses scholarship
reimbursements, loans, compensation or other similar
funds to the institution the recipient attends and will not
payments from an advised fund to any donor, fund advisor or
disburse a grant to a specific individual.
related party. All expenses must be paid by the community
foundation directly after appropriate review of the expenses Designated Funds
and their payees, and all expenditures must be preapproved Designated funds can only be established for the benefit of
by the community foundation prior to being incurred. The one qualified public benefit organization. If that organization
expense submitted for review must be charitable in nature or ceases to exist or dramatically changes its charitable
support a charitable purpose. purpose, the community foundation will use its variance
power to find a similar organization which matches the
Fundraising Policy
donor's intent. Should the donor request that the organization
On rare occasions, the community foundation may consider
be changed, all remaining assets will be granted to the
permitting a fund to raise money. All fundraising activities
original organization and a new fund must be established.
must be pre-approved by the community foundation. Fund
advisors must allow at least 30 days for approval. Use of the Fund Inactivity
community foundation's name on any fundraising material If a fund advisor is no longer willing or able to advise the
is expressly prohibited without prior written approval by the fund's distribution, and no successor advisor is named, the
community foundation. The community foundation cannot community foundation's board of directors will assume
reimburse the donor, fund advisor or related parties for responsibility for grantmaking. Inactivity is when no grant
expenses related to fundraising activities. All contributions recommendations or gifts are received for a period of
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two consecutive years and the fund advisor(s) cannot be
contacted. The community foundation's staff will attempt to Frequently Asked Questions
contact the fund advisor(s) at least three times via certified
What is a donor advised fund?
mail and allow 30 days for a response. If contact cannot
A donor advised fund is not a separate legal entity like a
be made, the community foundation's board of directors trust or a corporation. It is a fund defined by the IRS that a
will advise an annual payout to support the community sponsoring charity, like Silicon Valley Community Foundation,
grantmaking program in accordance with the community creates through a written agreement with a donor. The donor
foundation's spending policies. If two more years pass with contributes assets to the community foundation which agrees
no contact from the advisor, the fund in its entirety will be to treat those assets as a separate fund on its books, while
transferred to the Community Endowment Fund. A fund must the donor retains the privilege of recommending charitable
have inactivity for a total of four years before being transferred grants from the fund and how the community foundation
to the Community Endowment Fund. should invest the fund's assets.
Fund Closure Who owns the assets once the gift is made and the fund
is opened?
A fund advisor may recommend closing a fund by granting
The law requires the community foundation to make
up to 100% of the fund balance to a qualified charitable
clear in the agreement, and to obtain the donor's written
organization, including any of the community foundation's acknowledgement, that the assets in a donor advised fund
funds (e.g., field of interest funds, endowment funds, are the property of the community foundation and that the
operating funds). Such recommendations must be received community foundation has discretion and control over the use
in writing and, if approved, funds will be disbursed in and investment of the donor advised fund's assets.
accordance with the community foundation's current
Why is discretion and control an issue?
grantmaking policies and applicable laws and regulations.
In order for a donor to take advantage of the tax benefits that
Closing a fund by recommending a grant to another qualified flow from a charitable gift, the gift has to be complete—that
charitable organization which is approved will occur as is, the donor has to part with control over the donated assets.
follows: 80% of the current balance will be granted within The appearance of donor control could put the donor's tax
10 business days of the request date, barring any issues deduction in jeopardy. Therefore, fund advisors cannot make
with the organization's status as a qualified public charity or pledges on behalf of the fund and can only make non-binding
equivalent. The remaining balance of the fund, including any recommendations about grants; they cannot control when and
residual net earnings, will be granted within the following 45 how the community foundation will make grants nor control
days. Endowed funds are permanent and cannot be closed. decisions about which grantees will receive funding.
Conflict of Terms What are the limits on donor benefits in connection with
donor advised fund grants?
In the event of an inconsistency between these terms
Donors, fund advisors and related parties (such as family
and conditions and any terms and conditions appearing
members or business interests) may receive only "incidental'
elsewhere in connection with any fund, these terms and benefits from a grant or investment of a donor advised fund.
conditions, as interpreted by the community foundation, If a donor, fund advisor or related party receives more than an
shall govern, and the community foundation reserves the incidental benefit in connection with a donor advised grant,
right to take any actions at any time which, in its discretion, the IRS will assess a penalty of 125% of the amount of the
it deems reasonably necessary or desirable for the proper improper benefit. The penalty may be assessed against either
administration of any fund at the community foundation or to the person who recommended the grant or the person who
comply with applicable law. received the benefit. (There is a separate penalty if a donor,
fund advisor or related party receives a direct distribution from
the donor advised fund, such compensation or an expense
reimbursement.)
Please contact the community foundation at donate@siliconvalleycf.org or 650.450.5444 if you have questions
about these terms and conditions.
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Support Fees and Minimums
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
www.siliconvalleycf.org
Silicon Valley Community Foundation assesses support fees to cover the cost of administration and to continue the
community foundation's important work in our community. Fees provide the necessary resources to operate efficiently and
effectively, ensuring fiscal responsibility in grant due diligence, donor and nonprofit education, research and other activities.
Annual fees are assessed monthly based on average fund balance.
Fund Type and Minimums Support Fees
Donor Advised, Memorial and
Committee Advised Funds
$5,000 minimum initial gift 1.0% on the first $3 million
$1,000 minimum balance 0.75% on amounts over $3 million
0.50% on amounts over $10 million
0.25% on amounts over $25 million
$250 minimum annual fee
Supporting Organizations
$10,000,000 minimum initial gift 1.0% on the first $15 million
$2,500,000 minimum balance 0.65% on amounts over $15 million
0.25% on amounts over $25 million
0.10% on amounts over $30 million
$25,000 minimum annual fee
Field of Interest Funds
$50,000 minimum initial gift 2.0% on all balances
$1,000 minimum balance $250 minimum annual fee
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Fund Type and Minimums Support Fees
Scholarship Funds
Community Foundation Managed
$250,000 minimum initial gift 2.0% on all balances (includes processing of 10 scholarship
$1,000 minimum balance applications annually)
$35 processing fee applies for each additional application; total
processing fees shall not exceed 4.0% of the fund's annual balance
$250 minimum annual fee
Donor Involved
$50,000 minimum initial gift 2.0% on all balances
$1,000 minimum balance $250 minimum annual fee
Designated Funds
$10,000 minimum initial gift 0.5% on all balances
$1,000 minimum balance $250 minimum annual fee
Nonprofit Endowment Funds
$10,000 minimum initial gift 0.5% on all balances
$5,000 minimum balance $250 minimum annual fee
Nonprofit Investment Funds
$10,000 minimum initial gift 1.0% on funds up to $1 million
$5,000 minimum balance 0.75% flat rate on funds over $1 million
0.50% flat rate on funds over $5 million
$250 minimum annual fee
We also offer corporate advised funds and customized philanthropy services. Other fees may apply under special circumstances.
For more information about support fees and minimums contact donate@siliconvalleycf.org or call 650.450.5444.
Updated April 2013
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