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Philanthropic Organizations

Financial Stewardship for Mission-Driven Institutions

Financial administration, investment consulting, and outsourced CIO services — helping charitable organizations strengthen financial efficiency and long-term resilience.

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Philanthropic Organizations


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Institutional Advisory

Financial Infrastructure for Organizations That Outlast Generations


Philanthropic organizations exist to serve a mission — not to manage portfolios or monitor investment policy compliance. Yet these demands consume board time, staff resources, and institutional focus that should be directed toward impact.

We provide the financial infrastructure that lets mission-driven institutions stay mission-driven.

Investment strategy aligned with your mission and time horizon, balancing growth, income, and spending policy requirements
Board-ready reporting and governance frameworks, giving fiduciaries the clarity and documentation they need at every meeting
Full outsourced CIO capability without building in-house, institutional-quality oversight at a fraction of the cost of a dedicated investment team
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Our Services

Two Pillars of Institutional Support


From investment consulting to full outsourced CIO oversight, we offer two levels of engagement — each designed to meet your organization where it is and scale as your needs evolve.

Investment Strategy
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Investment Advisory Services
In partnership with your board, we design and implement a comprehensive investment strategy that aligns with your mission, time horizon, and cash flow demands — producing the returns needed to sustain operations, grants, and long-term organizational resilience.
Investment Policy Statement development and annual review
Asset allocation aligned with spending policy and liquidity needs
Manager selection, due diligence, and performance monitoring
Quarterly board reporting with attribution and benchmark analysis
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Full Oversight
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Outsourced Chief Investment Office
For organizations that need institutional-quality investment oversight without the cost of building an in-house team, our O-CIO service provides full discretionary management — strategy, execution, risk monitoring, and reporting — under one fiduciary relationship.
Full discretionary portfolio management with fiduciary accountability
Institutional-quality oversight at a fraction of in-house staffing costs
Integrated risk monitoring, rebalancing, and tactical positioning
Seamless coordination with your board, auditors, and legal counsel
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Our Process

From Assessment to Ongoing Stewardship


Every engagement begins with understanding your organization's mission, governance structure, and financial needs — and evolves into a long-term advisory partnership.

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Institutional Assessment
We review your governance structure, investment policy, spending requirements, asset allocation, and reporting processes to identify gaps and opportunities.
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Strategy & Implementation
We design a tailored advisory framework — investment strategy, governance support, and reporting cadence — aligned with your board's objectives and fiduciary requirements.
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Ongoing Partnership
Continuous oversight, quarterly reporting, annual policy reviews, and proactive strategy adjustments — evolving with your organization's needs and market conditions.
Core Capabilities

What We Manage for Your Organization


Across all three service levels, these five disciplines form the foundation of our institutional advisory practice.

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Investment Policy & Asset Allocation

We develop and maintain your Investment Policy Statement — defining asset allocation targets, risk parameters, benchmark expectations, and rebalancing triggers aligned with your spending policy and long-term mission objectives.

IPS DevelopmentAsset AllocationRisk Parameters
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Spending Policy & Liquidity Management

We help design and maintain spending policies that balance current program needs with long-term endowment preservation — managing liquidity requirements, distribution timing, and cash flow forecasting to ensure your organization never faces a funding gap.

Spending RateLiquidity PlanningEndowment Preservation
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Board Governance & Fiduciary Support

We provide investment committee materials, performance attribution reports, and meeting-ready documentation that enables fiduciaries to fulfill their oversight responsibilities with confidence and full transparency.

Committee MaterialsAttribution ReportsFiduciary Documentation
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Manager Selection & Due Diligence

We conduct rigorous due diligence on investment managers — evaluating performance history, risk-adjusted returns, fee structures, organizational stability, and style consistency — with ongoing monitoring and replacement recommendations as needed.

Manager ResearchPerformance MonitoringFee Analysis
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Regulatory Compliance & Audit Coordination

We coordinate with your auditors, legal counsel, and regulatory bodies to ensure investment activities comply with UPMIFA, state requirements, and IRS guidelines — including Form 990 investment reporting and UBTI monitoring.

UPMIFAForm 990Audit Coordination
Who We Serve

Advisory for Organizations That Exist to Give


We serve a range of philanthropic and nonprofit institutions — each with distinct governance structures, spending requirements, and investment horizons.

Private Foundations
Investment oversight, 5% distribution planning, and excise tax strategy.
Community Foundations
Multi-fund investment pooling, donor fund management, and grant coordination.
Endowments & Institutions
Long-horizon asset allocation, spending policy design, and board-level reporting.
Donor-Advised Funds
Investment strategy, charitable planning integration, and distribution coordination.
Your Advisory Team
Chris Passarelli
Investment & CIO Strategy
Chris Passarelli
Leads institutional investment strategy, asset allocation design, and board-level advisory. Serves as your outsourced CIO or investment consultant.
Brian Wendroff
Tax & Compliance
Brian Wendroff, CPA
Form 990 investment reporting, UBTI monitoring, excise tax planning, and audit coordination for tax-exempt entities.
Bobby Feisee
Governance & Legal
Bobby Feisee, Esq.
Charitable trust structures, UPMIFA compliance, board governance documentation, and fiduciary liability guidance.
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Let's Strengthen Your Organization's Financial Foundation


Whether you need investment consulting or a full outsourced CIO — schedule a complimentary consultation to explore how we can serve your mission.

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