Why are you looking for endowment gifts?
An endowment will create a reliable source of funding that can be drawn upon year in and year out, to supplement the USET Foundation’s annual funds and provide increased support for Developing and Elite High Performance programs. By achieving the goal and employing prudent investment strategies, the endowment will generate nearly $1 million in annual funding by 2024 and more than $1.7 million by 2040.
How will the money raised be allocated?
Contributions to campaign for annual support will be applied 80% towards grants to High Performance programs and 20% unrestricted. 100% of endowment gifts go directly to the Endowment Fund.
How will I be assured that my contribution will be allocated properly?
US Equestrian is required to provide the Foundation with a periodic accounting indicating the application of all Foundation grants. All donors will receive regular reports on the status of the campaign, total funds raised, grant payments made and the level of support allocated to their preferred discipline. Updates about our teams’ plans and achievements will also be included.
What is the USET Foundation’s cost per dollar raised?
The Foundation’s cost per dollar raised is $0.15.
The industry standard is $0.20.