Endowment Giving

Contributions of all sizes are welcome additions to the museum’s Endowment Trust.

For current or legacy leadership donations, donors may create their own separate Donor-Named Funds within the Gadsden Arts Endowment Trust. These funds are invested along with the endowment which is currently valued at $760,000. The endowment is carefully managed by a separate Board of Directors with a moderate investment policy and a conservative 2.5% spending rate to ensure fund growth over time.

Each year, Fund donors receive a report about the impact of their gift, income to the museum, and market value. Contributions of any amount may be added to existing endowment funds at any time.

Donor-Named Funds receive permanent recognition on the museum’s Leadership Giving Wall, the museum website, and in the Gadsden Arts Magazine.

A minimum gift (or pledge payable over several years) of $50,000 is required to create a Donor-Named Fund within the Gadsden Arts endowment.

A minimum gift (or pledge payable over several years) of $100,000 is required to designate a specific area of support for a Donor-Named Fund (e.g., Exhibitions, Education, Facilities).