Administrative fees are deducted monthly from your fund. The administrative fee charged is based on the average daily balance of your fund.

The annual fee schedule operates as follows:

Fund BalanceAnnual Fee
Balances under $5 million0.75% (75 basis points) or $150*, whichever is greater
Next $15 million0.50% (50 basis points)
Next $20 million0.10% (10 basis points)
Any amounts above $40 million0.05% (5 basis points)

*Any fund with an average daily balance below $20,000 will be charged $12.50 monthly, based on an annual minimum fee of $150.

Children’s Funds and Bar and Bat Mitzvah Funds have a reduced annual fee of $36.

To calculate estimated fees, visit our Fee Calculator.

Donors will be notified when their fund balance falls below $250. Fund balances below $180 will automatically be transferred to the JCF Special Gifts Fund and the fund will be closed.

Investment management expenses are deducted directly from the total return of each investment alternative in your fund. To view our current investment program and corresponding management expenses, please see our Investment Performance Comparison.

Other fees, such as brokerage commissions or legal fees incurred in connection with the sale of contributed property, may be charged to your fund. In addition, donors may request philanthropic and/or investment advisory services from a list of consultants that the Jewish Communal Fund provides. The fees for these services may be charged to the donor’s fund.

Fees and expenses may change at any time.