Endowment Gift
Endowments — Community Impact that Lasts Forever
If you believe in making a difference not just for today — but for every tomorrow — an endowment is one of the most powerful ways to do it. Endowments create a permanent legacy that reflects your deepest values and ensures sustainable funding for DoveLewis, year after year. As the fund grows, so does your impact — expanding access to lifesaving care, advancing veterinary medicine, and strengthening the bond between animals and the people who love them. Whether created during your lifetime or through your estate, an endowment is a gift that keeps giving, forever — fueling hope, healing, and compassion for generations to come.
You enjoy several benefits with an endowment gift
- Establish an endowment during your lifetime and see the impact each year
- Benefit from an income tax deduction in the year you make your gift
- Avoid capital gains tax on an endowment gift of appreciated property
How an endowment gift works
- You make an initial gift to fund an endowment. (minimum $200,000)
- You can name your endowment after a loved one (human or pet), family, or company.
- The assets in your endowment are invested to earn income.
- 12 months following your initial endowment gift, earned income is distributed annually to achieve your desired impact.
- You can make additions during your lifetime or supplement your endowment with your estate plan.
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Income distributed from your endowment
At the time you create your endowment, you sign an endowment gift agreement that details the scope and desired impact of your endowment funds. Your funds will be invested to produce stable, predictable growth over time. Each year, a set percentage of your endowed funds will be distributed to achieve your desired impact. Currently, the percentage is 3.5%.
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If you have any questions about endowments, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions you might have.
