The Golden Legacy Fund

What is an Endowment Fund?

An endowment fund is a dedicated investment portfolio to support a charitable purpose. The Fund ensures that Golden Civic Foundation will be here for future generations to respond to evolving needs in Golden. Over time, this will allow GCF to dedicate more of our fundraising income directly to our programs. Through larger grants and loans back to the community, we will deepen and strengthen our community impact to ensure support for future generations.

Why an Endowment matters:

• Stability: Provides a reliable source of income during times of uncertainty and economic fluctuations.

• Credibility: Increases donor confidence, demonstrating financial health and stewardship, making GCF more attractive for major gifts.

• Sustainability: Generates ongoing funding and a steady stream of income by investing the principal.

• Impact: Strengthens GCF’s ability to expand programs and deepen its community engagement and allows us to invest more of our resources directly into our programs.

Ways to Support the Golden Legacy Fund:

• Direct Cash Contributions: Every donation, no matter the size, helps secure Golden’s future.

• Planned Giving: Legacy gifts such as bequests, naming GCF as a beneficiary on life insurance policies, charitable remainder trusts, or gift annuities leave a lasting impact.

• Publicly Traded Securities: Donations like stocks, bonds, or mutual funds are tax-efficient ways to support Golden’s future.

• Corporate Partnerships: Businesses can contribute through sponsorships, matching gift programs, or our “Together, For the Good of Golden” cause marketing campaign.