Endowment
Leave a Legacy with Endowment
Given the opportunity, most of us would like to leave a legacy that gives meaning to what we valued over our lifetime. Imagine the satisfaction of knowing that because of your generosity and planning, children and families will be able to take part in the Blue Ridge spirit for years to come. YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly has served more than 1 million youth and adults since its first conference in June 1912. The Assembly is sustained by friends who have provided more than $4 million in endowment funds. Endowment funds are investment funds that preserve principal and make payments, or gifts, to Blue Ridge from interest earnings.
The purpose of our endowment foundation is to ensure YMCA Blue Ridge’s ability to carry out its purpose and to fulfill its mission. With a sound financial base, YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly can continue to provide quality programs and services, especially during economically stressful periods. In addition, endowment earnings can provide the funds needed to start new programs, grow and expand. For more information on planned giving, contact Suzette Armatas at sarmatas@yblueridge.org.
Endowment Options
White Columns Society
Tracey & Tim Sullivan
Betty Carr
- $500,000 or above
- Naming of a specific purpose intended by the donor, if desired.Â
- Commissioned painting of the White Columns.Â
- $100,000 or above
- Naming of a specific purpose intended by the donor, if desired.Â
- Commissioned painting of the White Columns.Â
- $50,000 or above
- Naming of a specific purpose intended by the donor if desired.Â
- Numbered copy of the White Columns printÂ
- $10,000 or above
- Naming opportunity within the three existing funds currently in place – youth development, collegiate and work-study, and capital improvement and groundsÂ
- Numbered copy of the White Columns print
- $5,000 or above
- Recognition as a member of the White Columns Society.Â
- Numbered copy of the White Columns print Â
- Below $5,000
- Gift goes directly to the general Endowment Fund
Tracey and Tim Sullivan established an endowment in July 2014 to support Central Florida high school students and/or adult volunteers attending the Christian Values Conference. If no Central Florida high school youth or volunteers need assistance in a particular year, disbursements are made to other youth or volunteers from Florida. To support the Sullivan Endowment please choose Endowment on the donation form and direct funds to go to “Sullivan.”
Betty Carr was a caring, dedicated YMCA professional who influenced countless youth in Anniston, AL. Betty was passionate about getting as many teens to YMCA Blue Ridge for CONA and CVC as possible and her endowment is focused on removing financial challenges for youth attending youth conferences. To support the Betty Carr Endowment please choose Endowment on the donation form and comment “Betty Carr.”
