Since its inception in 2001 the ARRL Development Office has been focused on expanding fund raising capacity to meet the demands of current operations not dovered by member dues including representing Amateur Radio oerators in Washington and around the world, inspiring a new generations of radio amateurs and supporting member programs.
In July 2003 The ARRL Board of Directors took an important step for ARRL and Amateur Radio. They created the ARRL Endowment – a vital tool in securing the financial future of ARRL – to perpetuate the mission of the American Radio Relay League, Inc. and for the exclusive use of ARRL.
The ARRL Endowment provides a “savings account” to produce earnings that will fund future programs and activities, provide resources for future challenges, support valued professional staff and fund essential capital needs. Gifts to the ARRL Endowment may be directed to one or more of the special interest funds that support ARRL’s work on behalf of Amateur Radio, or to one of the special gift opportunities identified by ARRL. Contributions to the Endowment’s General Fund support ARRL operations and provide maximum flexibility for ARRL to respond to the changing demands of the organization.
Endowment funds are invested to ensure the preservation and enhancement of principal, consistent with the investment policy of ARRL as approved by the ARRL Board of Directors. The policy sets the rules for restricting the use of earnings and principal. The objective of the investment policy of the Endowment is to ensure funding stability for ARRL consistent with the wishes of the donors who intend to leave a legacy and support ARRL activities in the future. As you consider your plans, there are many approaches to fulfilling your charitable wishes, including life income plans, securities, real estate, trusts or retirement plans that you may want to explore.
Special note: Before making any estate gift or planned gift of assets to ARRL it is important to review plans with a financial and/or legal advisor to determine the best means of conveying your gift that will take into account your personal circumstances and tax situation. ARRL is an IRS designated 501 (c) (3) organization holding tax identification number 06-6000004. Contributions to ARRL are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
