Policy on Expenditure of Gift Funds
Instructions and forms for PPM 410-5
Effective August 2018, PPM 410-5 Policy on Timely Expenditure of Endowment Payout and Expendable Gifts states that annual endowment payout should be expended within two years and expendable (current-use) gift funds must be spent within a reasonable time.
Endowed Funds
Accumulated payout in excess of two fiscal years will be permanently added back to the principal of the fund 90 days after the start of the following fiscal year unless a carryforward request form is submitted by September 30 to the Office of Gift Policy Administration and Donor/Fund Stewardship for review.
If an approved justification is not submitted by September 30, the Vice Chancellor/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and*/or the Chancellor’s Office will be notified of non-compliant endowed funds. If the addition of payout to principal occurs for more than three consecutive years, the Office of Gift Policy Administration and Donor/Fund Stewardship will perform a comprehensive review to assess the fund purpose.
Expendable (Current-Use) Gift FundsExpendable gift funds with no spending within five years of receipt of a gift will be reported to the Vice Chancellor/CFO and*/or the Chancellor’s Office unless a spending plan is submitted by September 30 to the Office of Gift Policy Administration and Donor/Fund Stewardship for review.
*In conformance with endowed chair guidelines, all endowed chairs with accumulated payout in excess of two years will be reviewed by the Chancellor.
Update for Health Science Gift Funds FY21-22
All endowed gifts with available balances of $50,000 or more, or those that have more than two years of accumulated payout, must have a written spending plan endorsed by the VCHS office and will be reviewed annually. For more information, please contact VCHSoffice@ucsd.edu.
Communication Timeline
April/May |
Office of Gift Policy Administration and Donor/Fund Stewardship notifies fund holders and business officers of non-compliant funds as of March 31 financial data. Comprehensive financial fund information is included within the notification. Fund holders and business officers should review funds and consider an appropriate spending plan. |
August |
Office of Gift Policy Administration and Donor/Fund Stewardship notifies fund holders and business officers of non-compliant funds as of final June 30 financial data. Comprehensive financial fund information is included within the notification. Fund holders and business officers should consider which funds require a carryforward balance and/or spending plan. |
September 30 |
Carryforward requests and expendable (current-use) spending plans are DUE. (If a request form is not submitted for endowments with accumulated payout balances in excess of 2 years, income will be added back automatically after 90 days following the start of the fiscal year.) |
Forms and Instructions
Endowed Funds and Expendable (Current-Use) Gift Funds
Please submit completed forms to the Office of Gift Policy Administration and Donor/Fund Stewardship by September 30.
- Smart form currently in process for FY2023. Stay tuned!
FAQs
What happens if a form is not submitted by the September 30 deadline?
- For endowments, accumulated payout in excess of two years will be automatically added back to principal.
- For expendable (current-use) funds, a list of non-compliant funds will be sent to the VC-CFO office for review.
How do you calculate excess payout to determine if an endowed fund is non-compliant?
- Excess Payout = Total Balance - (Annual Payout * 2)
How can I access gift fund information?
- Gift fund information is available through the STAR Dashboard and STAR Training
- The Office of Gift Policy Administration and Donor/Fund Stewardship distributes comprehensive quarterly gift fund reports to development officers and business officers. If you would like to be added to this distribution list, please specify the department you are overseeing and email fundstewardship@ucsd.edu.
Do endowed chairs apply to this PPM?
- Yes, please see Section D of the policy statement: In conformance with endowed chair guidelines (issued January 1, 2015), for all endowed chairs with Accumulated Payout balances in excess of two years, whether the chair is vacant or filled, a Dean must submit a justification and plan if the Division desires permission for payout accumulation beyond two years.
Contacts and Additional Resources
For information on who to contact regarding gift funds, please consult the Advancement Services Staff Directory.
STAR Reporting Dashboard
Guide to endowments for fund holders/administrators
Endowed Chairs
- Appointment process for endowed chairs and payout spending protocols (PDF).
- PPM 410-30 Endowed and Current Use Gift Funds Minimum Policy