Opening Your Own Fund
Your mission deserves to last. An Agency Endowment Fund builds the financial foundation to make that possible.
Where Giving Grows
Sustainability
Local nonprofits are the backbone of Marinette and Menominee Counties. An Agency Endowment Fund helps ensure the organizations doing the most important work here have the financial foundation to keep doing it — year after year.
Rather than depending solely on annual fundraising, an endowment creates a permanent resource that grows over time. Each year, a portion of earnings is distributed back to your organization, giving you reliable support without adding to your grant-writing workload.
- Reliable annual income — no grant cycle required
- Professionally managed alongside Foundation assets
- Grows through organizational contributions, board gifts, and donor support
- Donors can contribute through legacy gifts and long-term philanthropy
Benefits of an Agency Endowment Fund
Long-Term Financial Stability
Endowment funds provide a dependable annual revenue stream that supports your organization’s mission well into the future.
Investment Management
Funds are professionally invested alongside other Foundation assets in a diversified portfolio designed for long-term growth.
Administrative Support
MMACF manages investment oversight, reporting, and fund administration so your organization can focus on its work.
Community Credibility
Partnering with MMACF signals donors, grantors, and the public that your organization is built to last.
How an Agency Endowment Fund Works
Agency Endowment Funds are established by nonprofit organizations to create long-term financial sustainability. These funds are invested by the M&M Area Community Foundation and designed to grow over time.
Each year, a portion of the fund’s earnings is distributed back to the nonprofit organization to support its mission.
1
Establish the Fund
Work with MMACF to create a fund agreement aligned with your organization’s mission.
2
Grow the Endowment
Your organization, board members, and supporters contribute to the fund over time.
3
Invest for the Future
Funds are professionally invested alongside the Foundation’s portfolio.
4
Receive Annual Support
Each year a portion of the earnings is distributed to your organization.
Organizations Already Investing in Their Future
Many nonprofit organizations across Marinette and Menominee Counties have already established Agency Endowment Funds through the M&M Area Community Foundation.
These funds help ensure long-term financial sustainability while strengthening partnerships between nonprofits and the community.
Greater M&M Area YMCA
Established in 2007, the Greater M&M Area YMCA Fund provides lasting support for the YMCA’s programs, capital projects, and facility improvements. Through annual grants from the endowment, the YMCA continues expanding opportunities for youth, families, and community members across Marinette and Menominee Counties.
DAR Boys & Girls Club
Established in 2007, the DAR Boys & Girls Club Fund was created to support the long-term sustainability of the organization and its mission to serve local youth. The fund represents a commitment to building lasting resources that will help ensure the Club continues providing safe spaces, mentorship, and opportunity for generations to come.
Crivitz School District Fund
Established in 2016, the Crivitz School District Fund supports educational opportunities and initiatives that benefit students and programs within the district. By building a permanent fund through the M&M Area Community Foundation, the district is investing in long-term resources that help strengthen education and opportunity for future generations of Crivitz students.
Start Building Your Organization’s Endowment
Opening an Agency Endowment Fund with the M&M Area Community Foundation is a straightforward process.
Funds can be established with a $1,000 minimum donation, and contributions can continue to grow the fund over time through organizational contributions, donor support, and legacy gifts.
Our team will work with your organization to establish a fund that reflects your mission and long-term goals.
