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QRC LEGACY
Supporting education, opportunity and excellence for generations to come.
The QRC International Endowment creates long-term, sustainable support for QRC and future generations
The QRC International Endowment
A GIFT THAT
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Frequently asked questions
Endowment
The QRC International Endowment is a permanent long-term fund established to support the students, programs, and future development of Queen’s Royal College. Unlike traditional fundraising campaigns where donations are spent immediately, an endowment is designed to preserve and grow the principal over time so it can continuously support the mission year after year. Every dollar contributed to the Endowment is intended to support the mission forever. Importantly, rather than spending the principal itself, the Endowment generates annual distributions that can be used to fund approved initiatives benefiting QRC students for generations to come. QRC International is a legitimate nonprofit organization, officially recognized by the United States IRS as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3). It has also established a formal endowment fund through the Greater Washington Community Foundation, which manages over $500 million USD in total assets and partners with SEI, a leading asset manager with 450+ clients worldwide and $330 billion in assets under management, to manage the portfolio.
No one individual. The Endowment is governed through the nonprofit structure of QRC International and professionally managed through the Greater Washington Community Foundation, as noted above.A critical distinction is this:Once money is contributed into the Endowment, the principal itself cannot simply be withdrawn and spent by individuals or the organization. Instead, only the annual disbursement generated by the Endowment is available for approved distributions, and that rate is approximately 5% of the fund’s total value annually.For example:A $1,000,000 Endowment could generate approximately $150,000 (5%) annually for academic, co-cirricular and infrastructure initiatives.The principal itself remains invested to continue supporting future generations.This structure exists specifically to protect the long-term sustainability of the Endowment and ensure donor contributions continue creating impact for future generations of QRC students. The Board recognizes the importance of full transparency, accurate and regular reporting, and accountability. To that point, there will be no intermingling of personal and Endowment funds and decisions by the Board will be documented and available for scrutiny.
QRC International has established an Endowment Committee to grow the Endowment and oversee its annual distributions.Each July (starting in 2027), the school's QRC Strategic Priorities Committee, led by the Principal and school administration, will identify and prioritize the school's needs for the coming academic year.The Endowment Committee will review those priorities, determine what can be funded from the annual distribution, and communicate its decisions to the school.Whenever practical, QRC International will purchase or procure the approved goods and services directly rather than distribute unrestricted cash.This model ensures:The school identifies the priorities.The Endowment Committee determines what can be funded.QRC International procures the approved support.
Transparency is our commitment to our donors.QRC International will provide donors with two updates each year:October – Endowment Impact ReportThe annual Endowment distribution received The school priorities approved for fundingThe goods and services procuredThe impact of those investments on students and the schoolMarch – Endowment Growth ReportThe current value of the EndowmentGrowth of the fundInvestment performance and contributionsProgress toward our long-term fundraising milestonesWe believe donors should always know both how the Endowment is growing and how its annual distributions are making a lasting impact.
No. QRC International is operated by volunteers.Board members and officers are not drawing salaries from donor contributions for serving in governance roles. The organization intentionally operates with a lean structure to maximize the percentage of funds directed toward mission-related initiatives.If professional staffing is ever required in the future, it would be disclosed transparently and governed appropriately.
The long-term aspiration is to build a multimillion-dollar endowment capable of providing meaningful annual support to the school and its students for generations to come.The first major milestone is to grow the Endowment to $500,000 USD by the end of 2026, with a long-term target of $3 million USD by 2030. At a 5% annual disbursement rate, a $3 million Endowment could potentially generate approximately $150,000 USD (~$1,000,000 TTD) annually in recurring support for approved student and school initiatives, while preserving the principal to continue supporting future generations.
Yes.Transparency and communication are critically important so that donors can clearly see how their contributions and support are benefitting and strengthening QRC.Further to that, the Committee shall bi-annually communicate and document, among other things, the following:Major initiatives fundedStudent outcomesPrograms supportedOrganizational milestonesFinancial progressSuccess stories and impact narratives
Financial contributions are important, but support can also include:MentorshipCareer guidance and networkingInternship opportunitiesProfessional expertiseStrategic partnershipsRegional alumni chapter leadershipStudent development opportunitiesCorporate sponsorshipsFundraising supportBuilding a lasting institution requires an engaged community, not just financial support.
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