Endowment Fund
The Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston Endowment Fund has been established to ensure the long-term financial stability and enduring mission of the museum for generations to come. An endowment gift is a lasting investment in the preservation of Mahatma Gandhi’s life, legacy, and timeless values of truth, nonviolence, peace, love, and service.
Purpose of the Endowment Fund
The Endowment Fund provides permanent financial support that allows the museum to sustain educational programs for students and educators; preserve and maintain exhibitions and interpretive experiences; support community programs, lectures, and youth engagement; maintain the museum facility and operations; and plan responsibly for the future, independent of annual fundraising fluctuations.
Why an Endowment Matters
While annual donations support immediate needs, an endowment creates long-term financial stability, protects the museum’s independence and continuity, ensures programs and exhibits remain accessible to future generations, and honors a donor’s commitment to enduring values.
Ways to Support the Endowment Fund
Donors may support the Endowment Fund through
- Direct contributions designated for the endowment
- Planned gifts such as bequests and trusts
- Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from an IRA for eligible donors
- IRA beneficiary designations
- Major or legacy gifts.
Stewardship & Oversight
The Endowment Fund is governed by the museum’s Board of Trustees and invested in accordance with prudent financial practices. Endowment assets are used solely to advance the museum’s charitable mission, with transparency and accountability as guiding principles.
Recognition & Legacy
Endowment donors may be recognized in ways that reflect their generosity and preferences, including inclusion in donor listings unless anonymity is requested. Recognition opportunities may be discussed individually.
Tax-Deductible Contributions
The Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Endowment contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Donors are encouraged to consult with tax or financial advisors regarding the benefits of endowment giving.
Discussing an Endowment Gift
A Gift for Generations
An endowment gift to the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston is a profound expression of faith in education, peace, and service. Through the Endowment Fund, your generosity becomes a lasting force—supporting the museum’s mission today and for generations to come.
Tax-Deductible Contributions
Your contribution to the Endowment Fund is an investment in the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston’s long-term future and enduring mission.
Gifts may be designated specifically for the Endowment Fund when making an online donation.
Endowment Gifts Through an IRA (QCD / IRA Giving)
Eligible donors aged 70½ or older may support the Endowment Fund through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) made directly from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). QCDs can be a tax-efficient way to support the museum’s long-term mission while satisfying all or part of a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).
QCD gifts must be made directly from the IRA custodian to the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston and may be designated specifically for the Endowment Fund. Donors are encouraged to consult with their tax or financial advisors to determine eligibility.
Discuss an Endowment Gift
Donors interested in learning more about endowment giving, legacy gifts, or IRA-based contributions are invited to have a confidential conversation with museum leadership.
To discuss an endowment gift, please contact the museum by email: egmh-endowment@egmh.org
We welcome thoughtful discussions to ensure each gift reflects donor intent and supports the museum’s long-term sustainability.
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