# ISSH Endowment To sustain our free-of-charge educational services and activities, ISSH is developing an endowment program. Through the generosity of our supporters and philanthropists, we will be able to continue providing excellent learning opportunities, free of charge, to those who have been deprived of impartial and quality education in Social Sciences and Humanities. >[!tip]- **What is Endowment?** > ![[Endowment.png]] >Endowment for educational institutions, particularly those that are classified as charity organizations (ANBI in The Netherlands) and operate under the 501(c)(3) status, refers to a fund that consists of donations and bequests. These funds are invested, and the income generated from these investments is used to support the institution's mission, focusing on long-term financial stability and sustainability. >Key points include: >- **Source of Funds**: Endowments are created from donations, bequests, and other contributions. >- **Investment**: The principal amount is invested, and only the income or a portion of the investment returns is used for operational purposes. >- **Purpose**: The generated income supports various institutional needs, such as scholarships, faculty positions, research, and maintenance of infrastructure and innovation in educational services. >- **Restrictions**: ISSH Endowment is restricted to specific uses in the scope of ISSH mission and vision. >For ISSH, endowments provide a critical financial resource that helps ensure its long-term viability, allowing us to maintain and improve our educational offerings and support our broader mission. >[!info] History >![[attachments/issh-info/History attachments/Endowment.png]] >Read more about ISSH History and Endowment Journey. >[[History|Endowment History]] > Read more about the [[Build a Legacy|ways you can build a legacy with ISSH Endowment]] >![[ANBI STATUS.png|100]] >`ISSH is recognized as a public benefit organization (ANBI) by The Netherlands Tax authorities` > ![[501Status.png|100]] > `ISSH is approved as a nonprofit tax-deductible 501(c)(3), regulated by the US Department of Treasury through the IRS` > For more, [visit this page](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/301342119) >[[Donate to ISSH#How you can support ISSH?]]