Designated Funds

The donor instructs The Skagit Community Foundation to pay available grant dollars to one or more specific named charitable organizations, usually in perpetuity. Donations are then sent in the donor’s name each year. Because the gift is given through the Foundation, the organization also receives services for planned giving and investment. The Skagit Community Foundation monitors how donations are used to be sure a need always exists.

• Barbara James Endowment for the Exhibitions and Publications Fund was established in 2002 to honor Barbara Straker James for her many years as Curator of the Museum of Northwest Art (MoNA). Monies will be distributed in annual disbursements to MoNA.
• Burl Ives Performing Arts Endowment was established in 1995 to provide funds to supplement the maintenance and operation of McIntyre Hall for the long-term benefit of residents of the greater Skagit Community and its indigenous art groups.
• Ed & Tee Gilden New Book & Magazine Endowment Fund was established in 1993 to acquire new books and magazines for the Anacortes Public Library.
• Elin A. Anderson Endowment for McIntyre Hall Performing Arts and Conference Center was established in 2009. Distributions from this Fund shall include, without the intent to prioritize, the following:
  • maintenance, replacement, repair, and refurbishment of equipment, fixtures and furnishings for McIntyre Hall;
  • defrayal of operating expenses, including, but not limited to, labor costs and utilities attributable to the operations of the facility;
  • sponsorship of programming for the theater/conference center, including, but not limited to, rental assistance;
  • education in the technical operation of the facility and equipment and theater arts in McIntyre Hall;
  • other assistance relating generally to the physical and financial health of the facility.
• Friends of the Anacortes Community Forest Lands Designated Endowment was established in 2002 to use at the Friends of the Anacortes Forest Advisory Committee shall deem necessary to further its purposes.
• Humane Society of Skagit Valley was established in 2009 to provide funds for maintenance and operations of facilities.
• Mr. & Mrs. Mark Oliver Endowment was established in 1998 to create income and appreciation to be used by the Skagit County Community Action Agency for programs that assist the elderly.
• Performing Arts Center Fund was established in 1993 by Mr. and Mrs. Burl Ives to facilitate a cultural center and or multi-purpose performing arts complex including a children’s theater to benefit residents of the Skagit Community.
• Skagit County Parks & Recreation Rec. Center Endowment was established in 2000 to support the enhancement of opportunities for parks and recreation in Skagit County, thereby enhancing the quality of life for county residents.
• Skagit Symphony Designated Endowment Fund was established in 2007 to create income and appreciation to be used for paying the conductor’s salary and expenses.
• The Angevine Fund for the Benefit of Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland was established in 2004 to provide support for local environmental groups dedicated to the preservation of farmland in Skagit County.
• The Bartlett – Boys & Girls Club Fund was established in 1999 to provide financial assistance with activities, programs and capital needs of the Boys & Girls Clubs located in Skagit County. Funds shall be primarily used for activities, programs and capital needs of The Boys & Girls Clubs located in Skagit County.
• The Camp Fire USA Samish Council / Camp Kirby Endowment was established in 2005 to provide a permanent fund to create income and appreciation for application towards the capital needs and programs of the Agency.
• The Katherine Flugt Designated Fund was established in 2001 to provide support to the Friendship House to be used as its governing body may determine for its charitable purposes.
• The Les & Alvina Holte Designated Fund was established in 2000 to provide support for the many programs and activities offered by the Skagit County Community Action Agency.
• Youthnet Fund was established in 2004 to establish a permanent designated endowment for the benefit of Youthnet. This endowment is to provide funding for Youthnet programs.