Non-Profit

Endowment Annual Spending Distribution to Operations

Transferring the board-approved annual spending amount from the endowment to the operating fund.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Cash (Operating — Unrestricted)Asset (+)40,000.00-
Cash (Endowment — Restricted)Asset (-)-40,000.00
Net Assets Released (With Restrictions)Equity (-)40,000.00-
Net Assets Released (Without Restrictions)Equity (+)-40,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

The board authorizes an annual spending rate (typically 4-5% of endowment value). The transfer moves cash from the restricted endowment pool to the unrestricted operating account and releases the net asset restriction.

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