Endowments

The SPSCC Foundation manages over $17 million in endowments that create lasting impact across our campus and community. Endowments provide permanent funding sources that support students and programs year after year.

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Making a Lasting Impact

An endowment is a permanent fund that generates annual earnings to support your chosen purpose in perpetuity. Unlike annual gifts spent immediately, endowments create a lasting legacy that continues supporting students and programs year after year.

Endowments require a minimum contribution of $25,000, which can be made as a lump sum or in installments over five years. Once fully established, endowments typically need 3-5 years to mature and generate sufficient earnings for distributions.

Endowments can fund scholarships and grants, faculty development and innovation, program support and equipment, Student Success initiatives, and more.

Annual Distributions & Perpetual Growth

Once mature, the Foundation distributes up to 5% of your endowment's value each year based on a 3-year rolling average. These annual distributions are applied directly to your chosen purpose, providing steady, reliable support to students. Your original donation remains untouched and continues growing through thoughtfully managed investments.

Make an Immediate Impact

Want to provide an immediate impact while your endowment matures? You can make additional contributions that award scholarships, grants, or program support right away.

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Spending & Fees Policies

Contributions incur no fees at donation. Once matured, however, endowments are subject to an annual management fee of up to 5% on the value of the earnings. Our Finance Committee, comprised of Foundation Board members, determines annual distribution and fee amounts in alignment with our spending policy.

Join Us in Making the Sound 

An endowment provides steady, dependable support for SPSCC students year after year. Whether honoring a loved one or creating a legacy, your gift builds opportunities for future generations. Contact us at foundation@spscc.edu or call 360-596-5430 to explore how an endowment can make a lasting impact.