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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.​

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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.​​

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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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