Foundation Basics: Endowment


Endowment Defined – An endowment is a donation of money or property to a non-profit organization, which uses the resulting investment income for a specific charitable purpose. Most endowments are designed to keep the principal amount intact while using the investment income for charitable efforts. Often referred to as forever funds.

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Foundation Basics: Planned Giving


Planned Giving Defined

Planned giving is the process of donating planned gifts. A planned gift is a contribution that is arranged in the present and allocated at a future date. Commonly donated through a will or trust, planned gifts are most often granted once the donor has passed away.

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Our Partners: Community National Bank

Throughout the years, we have put down roots in the communities we serve and are honored to grow our communities alongside valued and trusted community partners. The following series features businesses and individuals who have stood by our side in serving our mission to build stronger communities through charitable giving. Thank you dearly for being partners in our charitable work – it wouldn’t be possible without your friendship and support.

This week, we honor Community National Bank, their commitment to helping us serve our charitable mission in South Central Kansas.

Foundation Basics: Donor Advised Funds


Donor Advised Fund Defined

donor advised fund (DAF) is a type of charitable giving fund that is established by a donor with an eligible charitable sponsoring organization (i.e. a community foundation) to support a cause (or causes) that the donor cares about.

Additional Information

Donor Advised Donor Designated/Advisory Fund: A fund held by a community foundation where the donor has specified that the fund’s income or assets be used for the benefit of one or more specific public charities. These funds are sometimes established by a transfer of assets by a public charity to a fund designated for its own benefit, in which case they may be known as grantee endowments. The community foundation’s governing body must have the power to redirect resources in the fund if it determines that the donor’s restriction is unnecessary, incapable of fulfillment or inconsistent with the charitable needs of the community or area served.

Examples

Wayne White Memorial Fund – El Dorado Community Foundation
Al and Jennifer Vogts – North Newton Community Foundation
James and Barbara Stucky – Newton Community Foundation
Robert and Jennifer McKenney Family Charitable Fund – Fredonia Community Foundation

Our Partners: Kansas Electric


Throughout the years, we have put down roots in the communities we serve and are honored to grow our communities alongside valued and trusted community partners. The following series features businesses and individuals who have stood by our side in serving our mission to build stronger communities through charitable giving. Thank you dearly for being partners in our charitable work – it wouldn’t be possible without your friendship and support.

This week, we honor Kansas Electric for their commitment to helping us serve our charitable mission in South Central Kansas.

Our Partners: Jeffrey Graber with Edward Jones


Throughout the years, we have put down roots in the communities we serve and are honored to grow our communities alongside valued and trusted community partners. The following series features businesses and individuals who have stood by our side in serving our mission to build stronger communities through charitable giving. Thank you dearly for being partners in our charitable work – it wouldn’t be possible without your friendship and support.

This week, we honor Jeffrey Graber with Edward Jones for his commitment to helping us serve our charitable mission in South Central Kansas.

 

Our Partners: Office Plus of Kansas


Throughout the years, we have put down roots in the communities we serve and are honored to grow our communities alongside valued and trusted community partners. The following series features businesses and individuals who have stood by our side in serving our mission to build stronger communities through charitable giving. Thank you dearly for being partners in our charitable work – it wouldn’t be possible without your friendship and support.

This week, we honor Office Plus of Kansas for their commitment to helping us serve our charitable mission in South Central Kansas.

Our Partners: Midland National Bank


Throughout the years, we have put down roots in the communities we serve and are honored to grow our communities alongside valued and trusted community partners. The following series features businesses and individuals who have stood by our side in serving our mission to build stronger communities through charitable giving. Thank you dearly for being partners in our charitable work – it wouldn’t be possible without your friendship and support.

This week, we honor Midland National Bank for their commitment to helping us serve our charitable mission in South Central Kansas.

Our Partners: Wray Roofing, Inc.


Throughout the years, we have put down roots in the communities we serve and are honored to grow our communities alongside valued and trusted community partners. The following series features businesses and individuals who have stood by our side in serving our mission to build stronger communities through charitable giving. Thank you dearly for being partners in our charitable work – it wouldn’t be possible without your friendship and support.

This week, we honor Wray Roofing, Inc., their commitment to helping us serve our charitable mission in South Central Kansas.