Columbus Area United Way Endowment 

PURPOSE

The Endowment enhances traditional United Way fund raising methods by offering donors new gift opportunities. As a service to donors who wish to perpetuate their support of this community and its needs, the United Way will serve as a custodian of Endowment gifts, ensuring that each donor's goals for their charitable giving are realized under the careful guidance of an experienced steward.

The Endowment has been designed to be a source of supplemental support, in addition to the annual United Way campaign.

HISTORY

The Columbus Area United Way Endowment was first established in 1992 after receiving a bequest from Mr. Gus Meyer to the United Way. This gift gave the United Way a solid foundation on which to build an endowment for the future of the Columbus area. Then in 1995, Marie Froemel also included the Columbus United Way as a beneficiary of her estate.

These two bequests, along with additional memorials, designated gifts and sound investments have allowed the Endowment to grow annually.

Please contact us at 402-564-5661 - pheimes@columbusunitedway.com for more information.