Endowment funds are available for most fund types—Scholarships, Donor Advised Funds, Field of Interest Funds, and more. The minimum to endow a fund is $25,000. 

Endowed vs. Non-Endowed Funds

An endowed fund is a permanent asset that is invested for growth and designed to provide enduring support for a charitable purpose. Annual distributions made under a spending policy. 
A non-endowed fund is a fully spendable asset that can provide flexibility and immediate response in the short term.

Benefits of Endowment

BTCF is here for the long run. Our mission is to strengthen our region today, and for generations to come. That’s why more than half of our charitable funds are endowed with the goal of making a charitable impact in perpetuity.

An endowed fund is a permanent charitable asset. Your original gift is invested, and each year a portion is made available to grant to your chosen causes. For example, in 2025, the spendable rate was 4%. The rest remains invested to grow over time. This allows your gift to make a difference year after year.

When you create an endowed fund with us, you benefit from professional investment management, oversight by experienced staff and trustees, and reliable, long-term stewardship of your intent.

Endowing a fund at BTCF is a powerful way to support what you love, build a family legacy of giving, or honor someone’s memory. It’s also a lasting vote of confidence in the future of our communities.