Endowment

An endowment fund is a special way to create a lasting gift to the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science. Although the gift is made today, it continues to generate additional funds in perpetuity because the original gift is never spent, and only the earnings of the trust may be used towards supporting TINS in our mission. Thus, it is an investment in the longevity of the organization. In 2020, thanks to the contributions of several donors committed to TINS' long-term sustainability, we seeded a general working Endowment Fund. 

Alternatively, families or individuals can set up a their own endowment trust on TINS behalf. Endowments may be set up for earnings of the investments to be distributed above a certain balance threshhold or set up to donate a percentage of the fund annually, regardless of investment performance. Once the endowment fund is in place, the original donors may elect to continue to contribute to the endowment, or not, and new donors may contribute to others' endowment funds as well.  

If you are interested in contributing to the TINS Endowment Fund, or possibly setting up an endowment of your own to help support TINS, please contact our Executive Director, Will Richardson