The charitable works of the Sask K of C Charitable Foundation are built upon a simple but powerful principle: providing support not only for today’s needs, but for future generations as well.

Over the years, generous donors have helped the Foundation serve communities across Saskatchewan through a variety of charitable initiatives. To ensure that this support continues well into the future, the Foundation has adopted an endowment strategy focused on building permanent charitable capital.

At the heart of that strategy is the Sask K of C Capital Endowment Fund.

The Cornerstone of Our Charitable Mission

The Sask K of C Capital Endowment Fund serves as the cornerstone of the Foundation’s charitable work. It is the primary endowment fund of the Sask K of C Charitable Foundation and forms the foundation upon which many of our charitable activities are built.

When donors contribute to the Foundation without designating a specific purpose, their gift is directed to the Sask K of C Capital Endowment Fund. Memorial donations made in memory of a loved one or fellow Knight are also generally directed to this fund unless the donor chooses otherwise.

These gifts become part of a permanent charitable legacy. The capital itself remains invested, while the investment earnings generated each year are distributed in support of the Foundation’s charitable mission.

This allows a single donation to contribute to charitable works year after year while preserving the capital that makes those works possible.

Why Ongoing Giving Matters

One unique aspect of the Foundation’s endowment strategy is that the annual investment earnings are distributed to support charitable activities. The earnings are not retained to grow the fund.

As a result, the long-term growth and strength of the Sask K of C Capital Endowment Fund depend upon the continued generosity of donors.

Every gift helps.

Whether through monthly giving, annual donations, memorial contributions, estate gifts, or planned giving arrangements, donors help strengthen the Foundation’s ability to support future charitable initiatives. As the Capital Endowment Fund grows through new contributions, so too does its ability to generate annual support for charitable works across Saskatchewan.

In this way, today’s donors help ensure that future generations will continue to benefit from the values of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity.

A Growing Family of Endowment Funds

While the Sask K of C Capital Endowment Fund remains the heart of the Foundation’s charitable mission, it is complemented by a growing family of endowment funds established to support specific charitable purposes.

Among these are the Sask K of C Vocations Endowment Fund, which supports bursaries and assistance for seminarians preparing for priestly vocations, and the Adrienne & Mervyn Welter Education Endowment Fund, which promotes and supports Catholic education through student bursaries and other educational initiatives.

Both of these funds were established in partnership with, and with support from, the Sask K of C Capital Endowment Fund, demonstrating how a strong central endowment can help create new opportunities to serve the Church and our communities.

Other endowment funds have been established through the generosity of individuals and families who wished to create a lasting charitable legacy supporting causes that are meaningful to them.

Donors who wish to support a particular charitable purpose may choose to direct their gifts to an existing endowment fund that reflects their interests and values.

Creating a Legacy of Hope

The Sask K of C Charitable Foundation also provides opportunities for donors to establish new named endowment funds. Individuals contributing $10,000 or more, and Councils, Assemblies, or organizations contributing $50,000 or more, may work with the Foundation to create an endowment dedicated to a specific charitable purpose.

These funds allow donors to create a lasting legacy while helping support the charitable mission of the Foundation for generations to come.

The strength of our Foundation rests upon those who understand that charity is not only about responding to today’s needs, but also about preparing for tomorrow’s opportunities.

By supporting the Sask K of C Capital Endowment Fund and the family of endowment funds within the Foundation, donors help build a lasting legacy of hope, faith, and service throughout Saskatchewan.

“The true value of an endowment is not measured by the gift that is made today, but by the lives it continues to touch for generations to come.”