Endowments

Establishing an endowed fund at St. Louis Children’s Hospital is a great way for donors to leave a permanent legacy of compassion for children.  Endowments are ongoing funds which may be established for a specific purpose designated by the donor and provide the hospital with a long-term financial resource. An endowed fund is “the gift that keeps giving,” because it generates annual income for the hospital. Endowment funds are invested and each year a portion of the fund’s income is used for the hospital program or service designated by the donor, while the rest of the return is re-invested to preserve and grow the original gift.

An endowment can be established at Children’s Hospital with an initial gift of $25,000 or more. Donors can name the fund after their family, a loved one or themselves. These special gifts are recognized in the annual report and on the hospital’s donor wall with the name of the endowment fund.

The staff at St. Louis Children’s Hospital Foundation is here to guide donors through the process of creating an endowment fund. Please call 314.286.0988, toll free at 888.559.9699 or email slchfoundation@bjc.org to learn more.

Click here to download a brochure.

View a brief video recap from our 2011 Endowment Donor Reception, and see the impact of endowment funds at St. Louis Children's Hospital.