The Endowment

The Ryan Leslie Wealth Institute (RLWI) is funded, in part, by an endowment. The endowment includes philanthropic gifts to the organization to support specific aspects of RLWI’s education and research work. Together, these gifts form a permanent source of funding that connects a community from many diverse backgrounds with opportunities at RLWI, now and into the future.

What is an endowment?

An endowment is a dedicated source of long-term funding, made up of donated gifts, that supports the mission and work of a philanthropic organization like the Ryan Leslie Wealth Institute. Each year, a portion of the endowment is paid out as an annual distribution to fund the organization’s work. Any appreciation in excess of this annual distribution is retained in the endowment to grow and support future generations.