Endowment Fund

What is it?

The Endowment Fund is money that is separate from the General Fund and has been donated by members to be invested and used strictly to generate interest and income to ensure the long term stability and sustainability of BUU financially.

A specific amount of the money is available each year, called the “Distributable Amount”, that can be spent and used for very specific reasons laid out in the Endowment Policy.

Members can fill out a request form to get a project or idea funded. It is then submitted to the Endowment Committee and the BUU board for approval.

An Endowment committee is appointed by. the Board to oversee the use of the Fund.

1. The value of the fund on 1/31/2026 was  $1,582,823

2. The “Distributable Amount” for 2026-2027 is $63,312.92 

Possible uses for the “Distributable Amount”

1. Charitable Purposes or expenses not budgeted for.

2. Outreach to the community-local social service agencies

3. Mission of UU in the form of grants to the UUA

4. Training of BUU member for faith and service

5. Capitol Improvements to Building & Grounds

  not covered in Budget or Capital Reserve Fund.

Endowment Fund Documents

Or  Pick up a request form at the office

Or…. Fill out the form below and click submit to send it directly to the office now.