Endowment

The Endowment Fund is more than a financial reserve — it is a direct investment in the resilience and growth of the local community. It ensures that vital programs in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility can continue to serve families across Anchorage, Mat-Su, and Kodiak, regardless of financial barriers

The YMCA of Alaska offers multiple ways to give to the Endowment Fund:

Outright gifts of cash, appreciated securities, or tangible property
Wills and revocable living trusts (percentage, specific amount, or residue of estate)
Charitable trusts for life income, with the remainder to the Endowment
Appreciated assets (stock, real estate, personal property) for tax advantages
Life insurance policies naming the YMCA as beneficiary
Beneficiary designations for IRAs, pensions, bank accounts, or insurance policies

All individuals that make a donate to the Endowment Fund are recognized as Heritage Club Members. The designation honors their commitment to sustaining the YMCA’s mission for future generations.

The Heritage Club honors all individuals/groups who invest in the future of the YMCA of Alaska through meaningful gifts to the Endowment Fund. These contributions provide lasting financial stability, ensuring that vital programs and services continue to strengthen youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility across our communities. Create a legacy and help support the YMCA serve Alaskans for generations to come.

Each level represents a greater commitment to supporting the YMCA Endowment and its mission. By achieving these levels, inviduals/gtoup are recognized for their extraordinary dedication and are encouraged to continue their journey of giving.

Levels

• Talkeetna Range: $25K – $100K
• Wrangell-St. Elias Range: $101K – $200K
• Chugach Range: $201K – $300K
• Aleutian Range: $301K – $400K
• Brooks Range: $401K – $500K

• Alaska Range: $501K +