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ABOUT US
We are the Community Foundation for Christchurch City and the Selwyn and Waimakariri Districts. The Christchurch Foundation is committed to helping create a thriving and resilient community. Donating to The Christchurch Foundation is a simple, effective and long-lasting way for your generosity to support our communities' needs today and into the future.
We connect generous people who care with causes that matter.
When you give to The Christchurch Foundation, your initial gift is pooled and invested for greater impact. The ongoing income earned is given to local causes you love.
HOW AN INVESTED ENDOWMENT FUND WORKS...
2003
- The Edna Brown Fund* established,
giving to healthcare causes locally.
Original gift
$67,200
First established with
a fund balance of
$67,200
2023
- After 20 years
Collective total
$169,091
$93,252
Fund balance
$75,839
Grants distributed
2053*
- After 50 years
Collective total
$344,277
$134,247
Fund balance
$210,030
Grants distributed
*Estimated growth rate of 6.5% for future years and an annual distribution of 4%
Thank you to Acorn Foundation for this real example of a live invested endownment fund.
The Christchurch Foundation is
not focused on supporting one single cause. We’re for the Christchurch region, its people,
& YOU.
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