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How A Fund Works

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An Endowed Fund can sound complicated.  It is actually relatively simple, and we have created a simple flow chart depicting how your donation moves from a gift to a grant or scholarship.

Here is how it works:

  1. Your donations are directed to an Endowed Fund.

  2. The Endowed Fund is invested in a variety of ways and managed by local advisors.

  3. Gains from the investments are used to make annual distributions.

  4. Grants and Scholarships are presented to recipients.

It's that simple.  Your gift enters into an endowed fund that never goes away, creating a lasting legacy in our community.

Giving Made Simple

Endowed Funds can support your favorite charity directly or can be set up to support a general cause that may or may not already have a charity.

  Why Choose an Endowed Fund?  

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