> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.charityvest.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.charityvest.org/community-funds/fees-and-expenses.md). # Community Fund Fees We keep fees and expenses minimal, so your fund can make a greater impact. Our goal at Charityvest is to catalyze purposeful giving. We believe minimal, simple fees make it possible for Community Funds to build trust and thrive. There are two main options for fees on Community Funds: allow optional gifts to Charityvest, or a quarterly 1% fee on grant transactions. ## **Allow optional gifts to Charityvest** This is our tip-based pricing model, where all donors will be asked to make an additional contribution to Charityvest during the checkout process. We recommend this option for fund managers that prioritize minimal overhead, as the default donation amount is 0%. It is entirely up to the donor if they wish to support our work. ## **Quarterly 1% fee on grants** This is our percentage-based pricing model, where, on a quarterly basis, we will assess a fee of 1% of the total value of grants made to charity, which will be deducted from your fund balance. We recommend this option for fund managers who prefer to communicate a consistent fee structure to their supporters, and wish to avoid the "ask" at the end of the donation process for donors. These fee structures are subject to change, though we will communicate any changes with transparency and integrity. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://guide.charityvest.org/community-funds/fees-and-expenses.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.