An Endowment is an investment fund set up by an institution in which regular withdrawals from the invested capital are used for ongoing operations or other specified purposes. Endowment funds are often used by nonprofits, universities, hospitals and churches. They are funded by donations, which are tax deductible for donors.

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This is a permanent fund, which can be drawn upon at the discretion of the New York Aikikai Board of Directors to support ongoing operations and programs.

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The New York Aikikai Endowment Advisory Group:

• Mike Abrams
• Cindy Chu
• Javier Dominguez
• Sharon Dominguez
• Joan Ellis
• Sachiyo Hotta
• Jed Lavitt
• JJ Montes
• Junya Nakatsugawa