• Sea to Sky Hospice Society Endowment Funds

Sustainability for the Future

In 2021, the Sea to Sky Hospice Society started two endowment funds with a vision of creating more long term sustainability for funding the services and programs that the society provides to the Sea to Sky community. Each of the local community foundations, the Whistler Community Foundation and the Squamish Community Foundation manage and oversee these endowment funds.

How to Contribute

There are many ways to donate to the Sea to Sky Hospice Society including providing a gift to our endowment funds. The Sea to Sky Hospice Society Endowment Fund consists of principal that is invested over time. The interest earned on the fund each year goes to support our programs. Your gift is placed into these endowments and earnings are given to us on an annual basis. These earnings, and all the future earnings from your gift, create a permanent source of support for the Sea to Sky Hospice Society, helping us do good work forever.

These endowment funds are professionally managed and overseen by the Whistler Community Foundation and the Squamish Community Foundation. Both Foundations can accept a variety of giving methods suited to your needs and provide charitable tax receipts for your donation of cash, securities or life insurance. The Foundations suggests that you speak with your Professional Advisor to ensure you use the method that makes the most sense for your financial situation. You can also leave a bequest to either of the Sea to Sky Hospice Society Endowment Funds to create a personal legacy that will benefit the society forever.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is an endowment fund?

    An endowment fund is a permanent investment fund that provides income each year to support a charitable cause.

  • Why is an endowment fund important?

    A charity endowment fund provides financial stability to an organization allowing them to plan on an annual income. This helps them plan and allows them to focus on their mission.

  • What is the power of an endowment?

    The power of an endowment is in its continuity. Donations are preserved in perpetuity in an investment that is managed for long term growth. Over time, the distributions from the fund will exceed the original donation amount and the capital remains in place and continues to generate income. Imagine a donation today of $10,000 growing to $20,000 over the next 25 years and also generating $10,000 in revenue for your charity over that time.

Make a Contribution

To make a contribution to the Sea to Sky Hospice Society Endowment Fund, visit the Squamish Community Foundation or contact Info@squamishfoundation.com

Whistler Community Foundation or contact info@whistlerfoundation.com.