Charity Endowments: Building Permanent Impact

Endowment mechanics: Donate principal, charity invests, spends 4-5% annually forever, principal intact. Benefits: Perpetual impact, charity stability, inflation protection, legacy naming. Example: $100K endowment generates $4-5K yearly support perpetually. Best for: Major donors, planned giving, institutional support. Your values outlive you - endowments ensure permanence beyond lifetime.