Overview of Funds
Most of the work of the Windham Endowment is accomplished through the
distribution of money gathered from sources both inside and outside the
Town. These activities are organized around the set of funds set up
within the Endowment - for any particular need, there is a fund. In
addition, there is a General Endowment Fund that can benefit any
organization in Town.
The set of funds is not fixed. New funds will be added as necessary and
some, such as funds created to hold money for a short-term project, will
eventually be removed. Most funds, however, are intended to be
permanent.
Funds can be created in a variety of ways. Organizations in the Town may
choose to establish a relationship with the Endowment, part of which is
to establish a fund for their own purposes. Also, individuals may create
a fund for a purpose that they set. Finally, the Board of Directors may
establish a new fund based on what they see as a new need in the Town.
If you or your organization would like to establish a new fund, please
contact a member of the Board of Directors.
If you would like to donate
to an existing fund, please visit our donations page.
Non-Restricted Funds
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This fund supports organizations and projects within the Town, which may
not have their own dedicated fund. Distributions are at the discretion
of the Board of Directors. It is funded through direct contributions and
fundraising activities.
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This fund supports operations of the Endowment. It is funded through
direct contributions, fundraising activities, and administration fees.
Restricted Funds
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This fund, established in 2011, supports the work of the
Environmental Subommittee. The Endowment's Board of Directors
will make grants from this fund
for conservation and environmental purposes in
accordance with the Endowment's mission.
While the Environmental Subcommittee is currently working on the
Moeckel Pond project,
the scope of the Subcommittee's work is very broad.
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This fund supports the effort to create a greenhouse at Windham High
School. It was established in 2009 as part of the Windham High School
Capital Campaign. The project will work with the Windham School Board,
teachers, and the community to design, construct and sustain an academic
greenhouse to support the education process of our Windham students. The
goal for completion of the project is the 2013-14 school year.
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This fund supports fine arts organizations and projects within the
Windham Community and at Windham High School. Established in 2009 as
part of the Windham High School Capital Campaign, during which money was
raised for enhancements to the high school auditorium and for musical
instruments.
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This memorial fund was established in 2011 by friends and family of Connie Markoff,
a long-time Windham resident. The fund supports community fine arts
programs, about which Connie was so passionate.
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This fund supports future building projects at the Nesmith Library. It
was established in 2008 by a donation from an individual.
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This fund was established to award academic scholarships to high school
students, continuing education students, and special academic program
students. The General Scholarship Fund was initially funded in 2010 by a
directed gift for a high school scholarship. Scholarship donations may
be made to this fund or you may create your own scholarship fund.
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This fund was established in 2009 at the direction of the Coish family
to award scholarships to graduating Windham High School students.
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This fund supports Eagle Scout projects, scholarships for summer camp,
and capital purchases for Boy Scout Troop 266, for which the Endowment
is the charter organization. It was established in 2009 with
contributions from individual donors.
(Troop 266 website)
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This fund supports Windham's recently-established community theatre group.
Proceeds from the the Endowment's Community Advancement Award,
awarded to the organization in 2011, were used to establish the fund.
(WAG website)
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This fund supports the needs of the Community Bands and is directed by
the leadership of the WCB. Established in 2009 as the WCB was the
recipient of the Endowment's 2009 inaugural Community Advancement Award.
(WCB website)
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This fund supports the needs of Searles School and Chapel, as directed
by the leadership of the WHC. It was established in 2010 as the WHC was
the recipient of the Endowment’s 2010 Community Advancement Award.
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This fund supports the efforts to develop renewable energy projects
within the town. It was established in 2009 as part of the Windham High
School Capital Campaign, during which funds were raised for a wind
turbine and solar panels at the high school.
(WIRE website)
