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A Bahá'í fund is a sum of money that is saved for the purpose of supporting a Bahá'í community and its institutions, or for disbursement at the discretion of Bahá'í institutions. Common types of funds include those for local, regional, and national Bahá'í communities; other types of funds include those meant to support the Continental Boards of Counsellors, the construction and maintenance of Houses of Worship and Bahá'í centres, the living expenses of pioneers, and socio-economic development projects.
Bahá'í funds are distinguished from the institution of Ḥuqúqu’lláh, or the Right of God, by the fact that giving to Bahá'í funds is not obligatory, although individual Bahá'ís are encouraged to do so; as well, unlike Ḥuqúqu’lláh, there is no set amount or proportion of wealth that must be paid to a Bahá'í fund. As with Ḥuqúqu’lláh, it is forbidden to compel individuals to donate to a Bahá'í fund.
