Governance & Policies

Endowments

Endowment

An endowment refers to a fund or funds that are generally kept permanently. Their interest income provides for the overall operations of the organization.

An endowment resolution should address the following issues;

  • purpose of the endowment and how it will advance the mission of the organization
  • management of the endowment
  • investment strategy of the various funds
  • disbursement policy

 

Author: 
Outi Flynn
Author's Organization: 
BoardSource