ACF is a certified IRS 501(c)(3) public charity, and the natural philanthropic arm of the AngeLink fundraising platform. ACF operates as a donor-advised fund and is separate from AngeLink, with its own independent board and staff. ACF receives donations made directly to ACF for subsequent distribution to donor-recommended charities and our specifically-listed causes and funds. In addition, ACF receives payments or checks to ACF in connection with identified fundraisers and beneficiaries listed on the AngeLink website. All donor-recommended funds are donated on a best efforts basis, in accordance with ACF’s role as a donor-advised fund.
AngeLink Community Foundation is transforming philanthropy as a new and innovative nonprofit leader focused on empowering women through economic equality, inclusion, diversity and social impact. Through the kindness of our giving network, ACF is creating the world’s largest digital donor community that enables women to reach their highest potential.
We’re on a mission to create economic equality and gender parity by building the world’s largest community to support women.
We act in an ethical, responsible manner and model trustworthiness and integrity in everything we do.
ACF promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. We are committed to treating everyone with respect and compassion regardless of ethnicity, race, national origin, religion, beliefs, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.
ACF’s thoughtfully curated core areas of focus nurture the spirit of female empowerment to achieve global economic parity for women. We fulfill our mission to improve the lives of women with a more equitable future by supporting the following programs:
ACF selects charities and provides grants based on established research by financial institutions. We highlight charitable organizations within the causes related to our mission to empower women and others. We use proven security tools to help protect our giving network.
Through ACF’s focus on forward-thinking, we created a new, breakthrough program, StudentLink, to empower a new generation of social impact innovators. Our ground-breaking StudentLink leadership program is specifically designed to foster youth-led social innovation, as well as practical and professional leadership skills to support community-based nonprofit organizations. Students gain valuable advocacy skills through structured civic engagement and community service activities. StudentLink is empowering a new generation to be the change makers of tomorrow. And, there’s never been a better time.
ACF also utilizes our fundraising partner’s (AngeLink’s) platform to provide responsive aid in the wake of global emergencies, such as natural disasters.
ACF’s 6 Pillars of Giving are unrestricted donations that support our thoughtfully curated core areas of focus. Through partnerships with other nonprofits, we nurture the spirit of female empowerment to achieve global economic parity for women.
The AngeLink Community Foundation (“ACF”) Nonprofit Alliance enables charities to access new potential digital donations. Nonprofit organizations such as 501(c)(3) Public Charities, religious institutions or Private Operating Foundations in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) may enroll in the ACF Nonprofit Alliance. ACF provides grants to nonprofits that are vetted through our nonprofit review process to ensure that all funds are used solely for charitable purposes. In order to enroll, nonprofits must meet the standards articulated in the ACF Nonprofit User Agreement (in addition to all other relevant ACF policies) and be able to provide proof of charitable status.
Once you enroll in the Nonprofit Alliance, you will receive an email verifying that ACF has reviewed and/or confirmed your charity status. Nonprofits in California will be notified if they may need to complete additional screening. Nonprofits that do not want ACF to accept donations on their behalf can request to be removed from our platform at any time by contacting us at legal@angelinkcf.org.
Nonprofit organizations such as 501(c)(3) Public Charities, religious institutions or Private Operating Foundations in good standing with the IRS may all enroll in the ACF Nonprofit Alliance. ACF provides grants to nonprofits that are vetted through our nonprofit review process to ensure that all funds are used solely for charitable purposes. In order to enroll, nonprofits must meet the standards articulated in the ACF Nonprofit User Agreement and be able to provide proof of charitable status.
No. ACF does not charge any fees to enroll nonprofits or to receive donations. However, standard credit card processing fees apply on the platform(s) disclosed on our technology partner AngeLink’s website.
Yes, in order for your nonprofit to receive ACF donations or grants, your charity must be enrolled in the ACF Nonprofit Alliance. Learn more about how ACF grants funds to nonprofits that are enrolled in our Nonprofit Alliance by reviewing the ACF Donation Remittance Policy.
For charities enrolled in the ACF Nonprofit Alliance when we receive donor-recommended contributions to your nonprofit, we will attempt to remit the funds via check if your nonprofit meets our requirements in the ACF Nonprofit User Agreement, Nonprofit Alliance Policy and the Donation Remittance Policy.
Enrolled charities will also get access to donor information and donation details (if the donor did not choose to donate anonymously). In addition, you may add your logo and describe your mission and charitable impact to enhance donor-advised funds.
ACF will attempt on a best efforts basis to grant donations made to your nonprofit from donor-advised funds provided that ACF is able to verify that your nonprofit complies with the requirements of the Donation Remittance Policy and the ACF Nonprofit User Agreement.
ACF and our technology partner, AngeLink, are committed to building the world’s largest digital donor community and want to provide donors a wide selection of charities from which to potentially give. To do this, ACF connects to third-party nonprofit databases to display 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations from public databases, so that donors choose what nonprofits they recommend their donations be directed.
Please note that this third-party database may include unenrolled nonprofits which have not agreed to the ACF Nonprofit User Agreement or reviewed the ACF Nonprofit Alliance Policy. If your nonprofit does not want to be enrolled in the ACF Nonprofit Alliance and you have already received an email verification from us, please contact us at hello@angelinkcf.org.
ACF distributes donor-advised funds to enrolled charities every month (approximately 15 days after the end of the previous month) by contacting the recommended nonprofit at the email provided by the nonprofit during enrollment with the Nonprofit Alliance. ACF typically pays funds via check to the nonprofit’s listed address once the nonprofit has successfully submitted proper mailing and account information.
If a donor-advised contribution was made to a nonprofit that is not enrolled in the Nonprofit Alliance, ACF requires that the nonprofit enroll into the program. Enrolling in the Nonprofit Alliance enables your nonprofit to properly receive funds, share updates on your nonprofit with ACF and to participate in additional ACF programs.
If a recommended nonprofit has not enrolled in the ACF Nonprofit Alliance, then ACF will, on a best efforts basis, attempt to contact your nonprofit in order for you to enroll in our Nonprofit Alliance to receive donor-advised funds via check pursuant to our Donation Remittance Policy. Donations received after the date of processing for the month will be in the next monthly payment to reduce administrative expenses.
ACF utilizes our technology partner’s (AngeLink’s) platform to confirm donor-advised contributions. Nonprofits will get a monthly payment via check for funds received for the month, with the donation amount, date and donor name (if the donor did not choose to remain anonymous).
Nonprofits will get a monthly payment via check for funds received for the month, with the donation amount, date and donor name (if the donor did not choose to remain anonymous).
Yes. Nonprofits that do not want ACF to accept donor-advised funds for their organization may request to be removed from our platform(s) by contacting hello@angelinkcf.org.
ACF is the receiving charity for most donations to IRS-registered 501 (c)(3) charities made through AngeLink. Nonprofits listed as beneficiaries for AngeLink fundraising campaigns must enroll in the ACF Nonprofit Alliance to receive any donor-advised funds. Once your nonprofit is enrolled in the ACF Nonprofit Alliance, your nonprofit will receive funds in monthly payouts approximately 15 days after the month end pursuant to the ACF Donation Remittance Policy and the ACF Nonprofit User Agreement. As these are donor-advised funds, ACF is under no legal obligation to donate them to your nonprofit. We will, however, attempt to make such donations on a best efforts basis.
Our partner platform (AngeLink) enables fundraising campaigns to raise funds to benefit certified charities. Through the AngeLink platform, donors can donate to an existing charitable fundraising campaign or create their own fundraising campaign to benefit another charity. Our partner fundraising platform (AngeLink) is a free platform and does not charge a platform fee. However, standard processing and transactions fees apply to ensure safety and security for both the donor and beneficiary, a description of which can be found on the AngeLink Inc., website. See www.AngeLink.com to learn more.
No. ACF does not charge donors any fees for its services.
No. Donors do not need to enroll with ACF to donate. Donations made are pursuant to our Donor Terms of Service.
AngeLink Community Foundation is an IRS-registered 501(c)(3) public charity, Federal Tax ID: 85-2671534. We receive donations through our technology partner, (AngeLink), to empower people to support charities, nonprofits and causes they love. Through the kindness of our giving community, we provide financial grants to donor-recommended charities to create the world’s largest digital donor community.
We facilitate donor-advised funds for charities as the “charity of record” for all donations. ACF is operating as a donor-advised fund. We receive and grant 100% of donated funds to other charities, less any standard payment and transaction processing fees, and ensure safety and security for both the donor and beneficiary. For more information, please see our Donation Remittance Policy.
ACF is the “charity of record” as the receiving IRS-registered 501 (c)(3) charity for donations on our platform and most donations made through our fundraising partner (AngeLink Inc.) platform. When donations are submitted on the AngeLink or ACF platform(s), ACF will attempt on a best efforts basis to grant funds to the donor’s recommended nonprofit. ACF is operating as a donor-advised fund. A charity must enroll in the ACF Nonprofit Alliance in order to receive funds. Pending distribution of grants, ACF holds donations in a secure, non-interest-bearing bank account. ACF does not charge donors or charities any fees to utilize its services, however standard transaction and payment processing fees apply.
Nonprofits must meet our requirements pursuant to our ACF Nonprofit User Agreement in order to enroll in our program. Grants are made pursuant to our Donation Remittance Policy.
In the unusual circumstance that a donation cannot be granted pursuant to a donor’s recommended charity, ACF will either reassign the donation to another similar charitable organization or to an ACF charitable program. Pending distribution of grants, ACF holds donations in a secure, non-interest-bearing bank account.
ACF makes several attempts on a best efforts basis to grant funds to the donor’s recommended charity. ACF is the “charity of record,” the receiving charity for donations on our platform(s) and retains exclusive control over all donations. The listing of a charity in the AngeLink or ACF database or directory is not a guarantee that the charity will receive funds from ACF. You can learn more about how ACF grants funds to unenrolled and enrolled nonprofits by reviewing our Donation Remittance Policy.
In the unlikely event ACF is unable to remit the funds successfully because the charity fails to cash the check sent, or the charity no longer complies with the ACF Nonprofit Alliance Policy (or any other applicable ACF policy), ACF reserves the right to reassign the donation to another similar charitable organization or to an ACF charitable program. Charities enrolled in the ACF Nonprofit Alliance must meet the eligibility requirements in the ACF Nonprofit Alliance Policy.
In the event we’re unable to remit the funds successfully because the charity fails to cash the check sent, the charity no longer complies with the ACF Nonprofit Alliance Policy, or for any other reason not enumerated in its policies, ACF reserves the right to reassign the donation to another similar charitable organization or to a ACF charitable program. Pending distribution of grants, ACF holds donations in a secure, non-interest-bearing bank account.
ACF makes several attempts on a best efforts basis to grant funds to the donor’s recommended nonprofit. ACF is the “charity of record” and the receiving charity for donations on our platform(s) and retains exclusive control over all donations. The listing of a charity in the AngeLink or ACF database or directory is not a guarantee that the charity will receive funds from ACF. You can learn more about how ACF grants funds to both unenrolled and enrolled nonprofits by reviewing our Donation Remittance Policy.
Donors expressly acknowledge and agree that all donations made to a nonprofit on our technology partner AngeLink’s platform are made as voluntarily gifts to the AngeLink Community Foundation, (“ACF”), a 501(c)(3) public charity, Federal tax ID: 85-2671534 without conditions. At the time of their donation, donors will receive a tax receipt from ACF. ACF is a donor-advised fund. In order for your donation to ACF be considered tax-deductible, it must be a final, irrevocable gift to ACF as required by law. ACF grants funds to charities enrolled in the ACF Nonprofit Alliance pursuant to the ACF Nonprofit Alliance User Agreement.
Donations to ACF are non refundable under any circumstances. By donating, you understand and agree that your donation is nonrefundable. If, in ACF’s sole and exclusive discretion, a campaign is determined to be misrepresented, fraudulent, or in breach of our technology partner, under AngeLink’s Terms of Service, that campaign will be terminated and all donations will be contributed to ACF.
ACF, as an IRS registered 501 (c)(3) charity, provides funds to partners of its charitable Nonprofit Alliance every month. ACF is not able to provide refunds for donations that have been previously granted to a charitable partner and therefore you must contact the charity partner that received the ACF grant to discuss a potential refund.
Refunds for a donation to a charity are highly unusual and may be granted by a Nonprofit Alliance partner in their sole and exclusive discretion. Circumstances under which a Nonprofit Alliance Partner refund might be granted include:
ACF may update, modify or terminate this Policy in its sole and exclusive discretion without notice at any time. This Policy represents the entire understanding between you and ACF regarding potential refunds and supersedes any other oral or written documentation between ACF and you regarding any potential refund or claim. Please also review the ACF Donor Terms of Service as the TOS will supplant any terms of this Policy that may be in conflict for any reason.
This Policy does not constitute a warranty against potential fraud or misuse by a Nonprofit Alliance Partner charity nor does it constitute an insurance contract of any kind. Any terms of this Policy are not transferable or assignable by you. Any decision to grant benefits under this Policy does not constitute a waiver of ACF’s right to decline future payments in our sole and exclusive discretion.
In the event that donations are withdrawn by a nonprofit beneficiary, but later recovered by AngeLink, those donations will be contributed to ACF. ACF empowers women and organizations that support women through grants and distributions to charitable organizations. Learn more about ACF.
By clicking “donate,” to a nonprofit on our technology partner, AngeLink’s platform, you agree to this Donation Refund Policy.
Donors understand and agree that donations are not refundable. If, in our technology partner, AngeLink’s sole and exclusive discretion, a campaign is determined to be misrepresented, fraudulent, or in breach of these Terms of Service, that campaign will be terminated and all donations will be contributed to ACF.
Further, users expressly acknowledge and agree that if a charity or a fundraiser fails to enter the proper withdrawal information and/or provide required verification documentation within 90 days of receiving their first donation, their campaign may be terminated and all donations may be contributed to ACF.
The AngeLink Community Foundation (“ACF”) is an IRS-registered 501(c)(3) public charity, Federal Tax ID: 85-2671534 that supports and empowers women. Through the kindness of our giving community, we provide grants to donor-recommended charities to create the world’s largest digital donor community. Together we can make a powerful impact. ACF operates in part as a donor-advised fund.
ACF is an innovative, independent nonprofit leader focused on empowering women through economic equality, inclusion, diversity and transformative social impact.
We’re on a mission to create economic equality and gender parity by building the world’s largest community to support women.
We act in an ethical, responsible manner and model trustworthiness and integrity in everything we do.
ACF promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. We are committed to treating everyone with respect and compassion regardless of ethnicity, race, national origin, religion, beliefs, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.
Through ACF programs, we seek to fulfill our mission to improve the lives of women with a more equitable future and to lift women up to achieve their highest potential.
Our grants are based on our key values:
ACF’s Code of Conduct is to respect all communities in which we work and to serve and uphold the highest ethical standards.
We are committed to:
StudentLink is a year-round, student-led philanthropic movement powered by the AngeLink Community Foundation (“ACF”). Through ACF’s forward-thinking focus, StudentLink’s breakthrough program empowers a new generation of social impact innovators.
Our ground-breaking StudentLink leadership program is specifically designed to foster youth-led social innovation as well as practical and professional leadership skills to support nonprofit organizations. Students gain valuable advocacy skills through structured civic engagement and community service activities. StudentLink is empowering a new generation to be change makers of tomorrow. And, there’s never been a better time.
ACF awards college scholarships to individual StudentLink participants who’ve made an exceptional impact through their commitment to a charitable cause. These outstanding students serve as role models with the potential to earn one of our $1,000 college scholarships each semester:
We invite all high school students (13+) across the country to join our mission for social good, economic equality and gender parity. Our StudentLink program enables high school students to become tomorrow’s leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators.
StudentLink is a student-led philanthropic program focused on fundraising for underserved local charities and nonprofit organizations you care about. Our program provides an easy-to-use platform and a teen-friendly structure for high school students who want to team up with their friends and make a powerful difference in the world.
We know students are busy with homework, afterschool sports and other extracurricular activities. That’s why the StudentLink program is flexible and enables students to develop their skills in leadership, team building, collaboration, peer management and philanthropy virtually and on their own time. The best part is that you can invite friends to join you and have fun together while you do the most good. Now, that’s what we call a powerful impact!
Any student age 13 and up can join StudentLink as an individual fundraiser for a cause that’s important to you, or you can form a team with your friends to amplify your impact. The more friends you invite, the more fun you’ll have together and more BUZZ you’ll create to support your fundraiser. Now, that’s a social impact you can feel good about!
ACF supports exceptional high school students across the nation through our StudentLink program. Students within the StudentLink network select local charities to fundraise for, which allows our foundation to have a deep impact in countless communities nationwide. Each semester, we award $1,000 scholarships to outstanding college-bound students participating in our StudentLink program.
StudentLink’s core curriculum is focused on leading research from Harvard, Stanford and Franklin Covey Leadership Institute. Our core curriculum teaches leadership, advocacy and civic engagement. Through the StudentLink Program, students learn practical and professional skills such as entrepreneurship, marketing and project management in raising funds to support local and national nonprofit organizations. We’re empowering a new generation to be change makers of tomorrow.
As a StudentLink participant you will receive volunteer Community Service Hours (“CSH”) hours from ACF as you raise funds to support a charity you believe in. As a StudentLink participant, you can not only fundraise virtually, but you’re also able to participate in philanthropic volunteer activities, community building and/or marketing activities to support your fundraiser. The StudentLink program is designed to give you the flexibility to earn as many CSH you need in the timeframe that fits your schedule.
Through ACF StudentLink fundraising initiatives, advocacy and structured civic engagement programs, you will earn valuable CSH as you create a powerful, positive impact. Which is seriously cool.
ACF uses Canvas technology (and the awesome Canvas app) to connect and communicate with each StudentLink participant on a weekly basis. Canvas is a safe, secure and trusted course management platform that is widely used by most school districts, colleges and universities in the country to help educators connect with students.
The Canvas portal enables StudentLink participants to access their individual Community Service Hour certificates based on their involvement every month, as well as upload social proof of their activities to support their fundraiser on social media.
By using the Canvas mobile app, our StudentLink participants keep up-to-date on all the latest ACF news, programs and networking events. There’s also a Canvas parent/guardian portal so that a parent/guardian can login and access information on the ACF StudentLink program too!
ACF will provide you with a formal StudentLink Community Service certificate for you to give to your high school Community/Volunteer Service Coordinator and/or College Counselor in order to obtain any approval or authorization that your high school may require. Please note that receipt of CSH may require approval from your high school.
StudentLink utilizes our technology partner’s (AngeLink’s) platform to conduct all fundraising activities to ensure participants are able to successfully and securely fundraise to support a charitable organization anywhere in the country.
After you join StudentLink, you can create a fundraiser to support a local nonprofit in your community or a national 501(c)(3) charity that you’re passionate about. Share your fundraiser on your social media platforms (Instagram, Tik Tok, SnapChat, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube etc). Post your fundraiser on your feed, stories, and direct message your friends encouraging them to donate to your fundraiser and to join the ACF community. Include ACF hashtags such as #AngelsAmongUs and #ArmyofAngels in your posts and messages to get more views for your fundraiser. Make sure to place hashtags where your friends, family and followers can see it – usually at the very beginning of your posts.
StudentLink is a student-led program that is mission-driven. We strive to build an inclusive, diverse and accessible environment for all participants. We foster a culture of respect for all and believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are foundational to how we can come together to raise funds to support local communities and achieve the greatest good.
StudentLink promotes inclusion, diversity, and equality. Our program is committed to treating everyone with respect and compassion regardless of ethnicity, race, national origin, religion, beliefs, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We welcome all participants who seek to be an advocate for social impact to help us build a brighter future for everyone. Join us. We’re stronger together!
To join StudentLink and/or bring StudentLink to your high school campus, click the ‘Sign Me Up!’ button below.
When you form a team, make sure to share your personal fundraiser link so that donations go directly to your fundraising campaign. The easiest way to share your personal fundraising link is with the URL that’s produced when you invite friends from your contact list on the AngeLink app.
It’s very important to thank donors who have supported your campaign. Log into your Canvas account and you’ll find a template to use to send a thank you email to donors who have supported your campaign.
StudentLink is a digital donation network and we cannot accept offline donations. Please ask a parent or family member to convert the offline donation to an online donation by logging into AngeLink online or downloading the AngeLink app to complete a donation in lieu of any cash.
You can amplify your donation by asking your employer if your company has a matching gift program. Many organizations sponsor programs that match charitable contributions made by employees. Ask your HR department if your company has one too! To obtain a copy of the ACF Tax ID, 501(c)(3) status, or W-9 form, please contact ACF at hello@angelinkcf.org.
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