Supreme Signatory

What Supreme Signatory does

The Signatry is a Christian nonprofit ministry operating as a national donor advised fund (DAF) sponsor in the United States. Founded in 2000 as the Christian Community Foundation of Kansas City and relaunched in 2018 under The Signatry brand through a partnership with a middle Tennessee generosity group, the organization enables individuals, families, financial advisors, and business owners to establish and manage donor advised funds for tax-efficient charitable giving aligned with Christian values. It serves donors across all 50 states with 3,700+ active funds, reporting $5.8 billion in cumulative contributions and $3.9 billion in grants facilitated since 2018, plus $593 million in grants during 2025 alone across 1,909 active donors and 13,421+ supported nonprofits.

The Signatry's technology platform is built on Give Interactive, a wholly-owned subsidiary launched in 2021 that powers donor portal access, contribution processing, investment selection, and grant recommendation workflows. The core product suite centers on the Donor Advised Fund, supplemented by Charity Funds, Designated Funds, and Nonliquid Holdings Funds. Investment modules include three biblically-responsible investment pools (Conservative at 35 bps, Moderate at 75 bps, Aggressive), Alternative Investments (private equity, venture capital, real estate, hedge funds) with 2% origination fees plus 25-55 bps annual fees, and Advisor Managed Accounts requiring $100K minimum balances. Specialized asset-giving products cover publicly traded securities, business interests, real estate, and 96 cryptocurrencies via Engiven integration.

The organization operates a hybrid revenue model: zero administrative fees on DAF balances (a market-distinguishing feature), with revenue earned through investment option fees (25-90 bps), third-party payment processor pass-throughs (2.2-3.5% on cards, 2% on crypto), nonliquid gift stakeholder grants ($50K-$300K depending on asset size), and wire/check delivery fees. Distribution is primarily digital self-serve via a four-step online application with no minimum contribution, supplemented by a financial advisor channel (242 advisors in 2025) and a direct assets team for complex gifts. The organization holds Charity Navigator 4-Star rating, ECFA accreditation, GuideStar Transparency Seal, and Best Christian Workplaces certification, and requires every team member to sign its Statement of Faith.

Name

Supreme Signatory

Legal name

The Signatry Companies – Servant Foundation d/b/a The Signatry, The Signatry Charitable Trust

Website

https://thesignatry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Signatry is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit operating a national donor advised fund platform across all 50 US states, serving individuals, families, financial advisors, and business owners with biblically-aligned charitable giving, investment, and grant tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Donor Advised Funds / Charitable Giving Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Finance Services (6199)

akta.pro primary industry

Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) Sponsors (BPAGAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Philanthropy & Foundations Advisory (Donor-Advised Funds, Endowments) (FSAAABAH), Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA), Philanthropic & Charitable Trust Services (FSAAANAI)

Keywords

• Donor advised funds
• Charitable giving services
• Biblically responsible investing
• Faith-based philanthropy
• Nonprofit fund sponsorship

Headquarters

HQ city

Overland Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Administrative Fees: The Signatry does not charge administrative fees on donor advised fund balances, making it unique among DAF sponsors. This zero-fee approach is positioned as a mission-aligned feature to maximize dollars sent to kingdom work.
2. Transaction/Processing Fees: Credit/debit card transaction fees (2.2% + $0.30 for Visa/MasterCard/Discover, 3.5% + $0.30 for American Express), ACH/E-check fees (0.8% capped at $5), and cryptocurrency processing fees (2%). These are charged by third-party payment processors.
3. Investment Option Fees: Biblically Responsible Investment pools charge 35 bps (Conservative), 75 bps (Moderate). Advisor Managed Accounts charge 25-90 bps annually based on asset tier. Alternative investments charge 2% setup fee (max $60,000) plus 25-55 bps annual management fee based on asset size.
4. Nonliquid Gift Stakeholder Grants: Minimum stakeholder grants paid to The Signatry when receiving nonliquid gifts to offset acceptance costs, ranging from $50,000 (up to $2M assets) to $300,000 ($50M+), plus annualized management fees for gifts held past one year.
5. Grant Delivery Fees: Wire transfer fees ($25) and expedited overnight check delivery ($25) for grant payments when donors request non-standard delivery methods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Signatry sponsors donor advised funds (DAFs) and complementary fund types (Charity Funds, Designated Funds, Nonliquid Holdings Funds) that allow Christian families and individuals to make tax-deductible charitable contributions, invest fund balances across Biblically Responsible Investment pools, alternative investments, or advisor-managed accounts, and recommend grants to vetted faith-aligned nonprofits. The organization also facilitates complex noncash asset gifts including publicly traded securities, business interests, real estate, and cryptocurrency, with no administrative fees on fund balances and no minimum opening contribution.

Product overview

The Signatry is a Christian ministry and donor advised fund (DAF) sponsor that offers a unified charitable giving platform centered around its core Donor Advised Fund product. The platform is enhanced by complementary investment modules including Biblically Responsible Investment Pools (Conservative, Moderate, and Aggressive allocation pools), Alternative Investments, and Advisor Managed Accounts. The company also provides specialized asset-giving services for publicly traded securities, business interests, real estate, and cryptocurrency donations. Additional fund types include Charity Funds and Designated Funds. A Generosity Calculator tool helps donors compare giving strategies. The ecosystem is supported by Give Interactive for donor portal access and Engiven for cryptocurrency processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Signatry Donor Advised Fund A donor advised fund (DAF) sponsored by The Signatry from which Authorized Persons may recommend grants to approved charitable organizations. Donors make irrevocable tax-deductible contributions, can recommend investments to grow the balance, and recommend grants to vetted faith-aligned nonprofits.
• The Signatry Charity Fund A fund that receives contributions to be distributed to a specific named charity determined when the fund is opened. Generally formed by a charitable organization. Does not qualify as a Donor Fund with future Recommendation privileges.
• The Signatry Designated Fund A fund that receives contributions to be distributed to a specific named charity determined when the fund is opened. Unique because it can receive Qualified Charitable Distributions from an IRA to be reserved to a specific charity.
• Biblically Responsible Investment Pools Investment pools comprised of businesses screened for sustainable, ethical, biblically responsible business practices aligned with Christian values and The Signatry's Statement of Faith. Includes Conservative, Moderate, Aggressive, and Money Market allocations with annual basis-point fees.
• Alternative Investments Private investment opportunities including private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, commodities, and real estate that can be recommended for donor advised fund balances beyond public market investments, with due diligence and legal review.
• Advisor Managed Accounts External brokerage accounts set up within a donor advised fund, allowing a donor's financial advisor to use their preferred investment vehicles to manage the fund's balance. Requires minimum $100,000 fund balance; 242 advisors utilized AMAs in 2025.
• Publicly Traded Securities Giving Donation of stocks, mutual funds, or bonds to a donor advised fund. Donors receive tax deduction for fair market value and avoid capital gains tax on appreciated securities.
• Business Interests Giving Donation of closely held business interests or portions of business sales to a donor advised fund before the business is sold, potentially providing significant capital gains tax savings. Supported by a dedicated assets team.
• Real Estate Giving Donation of real estate interests (land, commercial property, farmland, oil and gas interests) to a donor advised fund before the asset is sold, potentially providing significant tax savings.
• Cryptocurrency Giving Donation of cryptocurrency assets (96 different digital currencies accepted) through the Engiven platform, converted to charitable dollars in a donor advised fund with a 2% third-party processing fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• $3.9B+ in total grants facilitated since 2018
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Give InteractivecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Give Interactive is a modern technology platform for foundations launched in 2021. The Signatry uses Give Interactive for its donor portal and fund management systems, providing online account access, contribution processing, grant recommendations, and fund management functionality for donors.
• He Gets UscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021He Gets Us is a media campaign launched in 2021 to reintroduce all people to the Jesus of the Bible. The Signatry is a founding partner in this initiative alongside other generosity-focused organizations.
• Servant FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Servant Foundation d/b/a The Signatry is the legal entity name. The Signatry was launched in 2018 through partnership between the Kansas City organization (formerly Christian Community Foundation of Kansas City) and another generosity group from middle Tennessee.
• NeverthirstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeverthirst is a clean water organization partnered with The Signatry's Cause Champions program. The Signatry features Neverthirst in its clean water cause champion content to highlight donor impact in clean water initiatives.
• CarePortalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarePortal partners with The Signatry for orphan prevention cause champion content, featuring donor families who champion local neighborhood engagement to prevent orphans through family support initiatives.
• The Global Orphan ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Global Orphan Project collaborates with The Signatry's orphan prevention cause champion programming, following donor families on their journeys to champion orphan prevention in local communities.
• Isaiah 117 HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIsaiah 117 House provides safe, comforting homes for children entering foster care. The Signatry donors made multiple grants to this organization in Q1 2026, featured as a trending cause.
• Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEF focuses on evangelism and discipleship of children worldwide through Good News Clubs. Featured as a trending cause in youth ministry with 8 grants from The Signatry donors in Q1 2026.
• PreBorn!minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreBorn! supports pregnancy centers with marketing strategies, ultrasound machines, and resources. Featured as trending cause in pregnancy centers with 15 grants from The Signatry donors in Q1 2026.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Vanguard Charitable: DAF sponsor affiliated with Vanguard Group, offering low-cost donor advised funds with investment menu options and grantmaking services for individual donors and financial advisors.
• Fidelity Charitable: The largest commercial DAF sponsor in the U.S. with tens of billions in AUM. Operates a similar donor advised fund platform with low fees and broad investment options, but is secular and serves a much wider donor base.
• Schwab Charitable: Major commercial DAF sponsor affiliated with Charles Schwab, offering donor advised funds with integrated brokerage services and Advisor Managed Accounts, comparable in product structure though broader in market reach.
• BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund: Institutional DAF sponsor operated by BNY Mellon Wealth Management, serving HNW clients with customized charitable giving strategies, complex asset gifts, and integration with broader wealth management services.
• Raymond James Charitable: DAF sponsor affiliated with Raymond James financial services, providing donor advised funds with integrated wealth management and advisor channel relationships analogous to The Signatry's AMA program.

Regional players

• Greater Kansas City Community Foundation: Regional community foundation based in Kansas City (The Signatry's home market) offering donor advised funds and grantmaking services, historically linked to The Signatry through the Christian Community Foundation of Kansas City founding in 2000.

Direct peers

• Christian Community Foundation: Faith-based DAF sponsor serving Christian donors with donor advised fund and charitable giving services, directly comparable in mission, target donor base, and product offering to The Signatry.
• National Christian Foundation: The largest Christian-affiliated donor advised fund sponsor in the U.S., serving faith-based families and advisors with a similar model to The Signatry including giving strategies, nonliquid asset gifts, and biblical generosity framing.
• National Philanthropic Trust: Independent DAF sponsor managing billions in charitable assets, offering donor advised funds with flexible investment options and grantmaking services to a broad donor base including HNW individuals and advisors.
• American Endowment Foundation: Independent DAF sponsor offering donor advised funds with broad investment options and grantmaking services to individuals, families, and advisors, with comparable scale and nonprofit structure to The Signatry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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