Skip to content

Get Involved

Endowment Fund

Open an Endowment Fund with the Gila Community Foundation

Are you ready to make a lasting impact in Southwest New Mexico? Opening an endowment fund with the Gila Community Foundation is a powerful way to create sustainable support for the causes you care about most.

Why Start an Endowment Fund?

An endowment fund ensures that your generosity continues to make a difference for generations to come. With a minimum commitment of $15,000—buildable over three years—you can establish a fund that supports operations, grants, or specific initiatives aligned with your values.

How It Works

  1. Commit to Your Fund
    • Begin with a pledge to build your endowment to $15,000 over three years.
    • Contributions can be made incrementally, offering flexibility in your giving.
  2. Grow Your Fund
    • Once your fund reaches $15,000, the principal is invested to generate earnings.
    • Earnings are distributed annually to support operations, fund grants, or enhance your chosen cause.
  3. Make an Impact
    • Your fund’s earnings will provide a consistent source of funding for nonprofits or initiatives, ensuring a long-term impact.

Benefits of Starting an Endowment Fund

  • Sustainability: Create a perpetual source of income for vital community programs.
  • Flexibility: Tailor your fund to address the causes closest to your heart.
  • Professional Management: The Gila Community Foundation handles all investments and fund management.
  • Legacy Building: Your fund is a testament to your commitment to the future of Southwest New Mexico.

Get Started Today

Building an endowment fund with the Gila Community Foundation is easy and rewarding. Whether you’re an individual, family, or business, your fund can support the nonprofits and initiatives you care about most.

Contact us at info@gilacf.org to learn more about starting your endowment fund. Together, we can create a lasting legacy for our community.