An important aspect of give256 is that 75% of all money contributed by members goes towards grants in the coming year and 25% goes into an endowment. An endowment is a way of investing that ensures a permanent source of funds for give256.

The principal of the endowment fund is never spent, and it can grow over time to generate an increasing stream of funding devoted to fulfilling the mission of give256. Earnings are used to make grants that meet community needs. Your gift—and all future income from your gift—is a permanent source of community funding that makes good works possible, forever.

Gifts are treated as follows:

• Annual membership gifts, matches, and general donations from $256 to $2,559 may be paid as one-time gifts or installments. These are allocated 75/25 between the give256 annual grant fund and the give256 endowment fund.
• Lifetime Membership gifts of $2,560 or more are allocated at 10% to the give256 annual grant fund in the year received, and 90% to the give256 endowment fund. Exceptions to this treatment may be made for gifts with restrictions, such as foundation grants.

Give256 membership is inclusive and flexible to fit your schedule and interest.

Once you become a member you can get involve by voting on your grantee choices. There will be a final event hosted in the spring. Where the finalist will give 3 minutes presentation. Then you will submit your top choice using a voting link that will be provided.

You will be able to see your money going towards a great cause. We will keep you updated on the impact and progress of the grant. You will also be invited to engage into different events with features grantees and other opportunity to have fun with fellow members.