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To an existing endowment . . .

You can contribute any amount to the Foundation's endowment funds representing a broad range of issues and organizations. Make a gift to an endowment that supports the causes you believe in.

Or, start your own endowment . . .

You can establish and name an endowment with its own unique purpose for a minimum contribution of $5,000. Creating an endowment ensures your legacy will live on forever.

There are many types of endowments you can establish:

• Unrestricted Endowment
• Field of Interest Endowment
• Donor Advised Fund Endowment
• Designated Endowment
• Scholarship Endowment

Other funds you can establish:

• Non-Endowed Donor Advised Fund

EXPLAINATIONS OF ENDOWMENT TYPES

Unrestricted Endowment
The donor places no restrictions on the fund purpose, allowing grants to be awarded to emerging community needs.

Field of Interest Endowment
The donor names a broad area of interest to support, like conservation, youth, arts, health and human services, education, and more.

Donor Advised Endowment
The donor takes an active role in philanthropy by making grant recommendations to the community foundation.

Designated Endowment
The donor names one or more nonprofit organizations to receive perpetual support.

Scholarship Endowment
The donor established criteria to provide financial assistance to students for academic expenses.

Non-Endowed Donor Advised Fund
This fund is a flexible and convenient option for donors who want to be active in philanthropy, but may not have time to do the background work that goes into making charitable gift decisions. Donors make grant recommendations to the Foundation Board of Directors, while the Foundation takes care of paperwork and check-writing for grants. Since the fund is not a permanent endowment, the donor may recommend the foundation distribute the entire fund.

Plan Your Legacy