Named Endowments
Donors can also set up named endowments in which the earned income is designated to the specific interest of the donor. Examples of these funds include:
- The Cashman Family Fund
- Calhoon 4-H Leadership Scholarship
- Lifer 4-H Excellence Fund
- Sauder 4-H Career Development Fund
Named Fund Administration
The endowment description, authorized by the University Board of Trustees when the fund is established, states each named fund’s purpose. Each fund is administered by the College or University department designated by the donor(s) and the Board of Trustees, and it is the College dean’s or the department chair’s responsibility to make expenditures from the fund under directions set forth in the endowment description. If distributions are not used in a given fiscal year, the College or department may carry the balance forward into the next fiscal year for purposes specified in the endowment description; or the unused distribution may be reinvested to principal, thereby securing additional shares. To obtain additional shares, some endowment descriptions automatically require unused distribution or a portion of annual distribution to be returned to principal.
To view descriptions and balances of your named endowment, click here.
- Click on 'Descriptions and Balances'
- Then type in your 'endowment name' or 'fund number' (if known) and click 'search'
- A list of Endowments will be displayed, click on your endowment and the current information of the fund will be displayed
If you have any questions on your endowment balances or how to access this information, please contact the Foundation office at (614)292-6943.
