Nonprofit Endowment Funds

Central Florida Foundation accepts a variety of assets, including cash, publicly traded securities, real estate, life insurance, and closely held business interests. Our team can also help facilitate more complex gifts, making it easier for donors to support your organization's long-term sustainability.

A minimum initial contribution of $50,000 is required to establish a nonprofit endowment fund with Central Florida Foundation.

Each year, your organization can receive a grant based on Central Florida Foundation's current spending policy. Alternatively, you can choose to reinvest that annual distribution into your endowment, allowing it to continue growing and supporting your organization's future.

Endowment funds are designed to provide permanent financial support, so the principal cannot be withdrawn, even in an emergency. Your organization can receive its eligible annual grant distribution. We recommend maintaining a separate operating reserve covering at least three to six months of expenses for unexpected needs.

Yes! While CFF does not directly fundraise for your organization, we're here to support your efforts. Our team can present to your board about the benefits of endowments, help facilitate conversations with prospective donors, and accept complex gifts that may be difficult for your organization to manage directly.

When you establish an endowment with Central Florida Foundation, you're investing in more than your organization's future. You're investing in the community you serve. Along with personalized support, professional fund management, and charitable giving expertise, your fund expenses help support CFF's broader work to strengthen Central Florida. It's a way to build long-term financial sustainability for your organization while contributing to a stronger community for all.