The mission of the Children of the American Revolution is to train good citizens, develop leaders and promote love of the United States of America and its heritage among young people.  A donation to the Endowment Fund will ensure that generations of young people to come will have the benefit of the C.A.R.’s leadership.
The Endowment Fund is a permanent source of income that provides financial stability over a longer time horizon and encourages innovation and flexibility.  The principle is held in perpetuity and invested to ensure it outperforms the markets.  Approximately 5% is taken each year as income and used for the general needs and promotion of the work of the N.S.C.A.R.   Currently that income provides approximately 30% of the National Society’s administrative expenses and it will continue to do so for decades to come since the principle is protected.  But those administrative expenses will increase over time so it is important to increase the Endowment Fund principle which will, in turn, increase the annual income available.   

Individuals or societies are encouraged to make donations to the National Endowment Fund in cash and/or stock.  Individuals are also encouraged to include a donation to the Endowment Fund in their estate plans and/or wills. 

The Endowment Fund history can be found here.