In 1994, the name of the fund was changed to The Governor Deukmejian Endowment Fund, as a tribute to Deukmejian. Contributions to the Governor Deukmejian Endowment Fund are invested through the National YMCA Fund. Gifts to the fund's principal are restricted and only the earnings can be spent.

Each year, a percentage of the earnings are directed into the scholarship fund for distribution by the Youth & Government Scholarship Committee. A portion of the earnings remain with the fund to safeguard against a possible poor investment year. The total market value of The Governor Deukmejian Endowment Fund, including both restricted and unrestricted funds, is about $1.6 Million.

If you or someone you know would be interested in contributing to the Fund, Governor Deukmejian and the YMCA staff would be pleased to discuss with you the benefits of making a direct donation, or a planned charitable contribution in your Will. Please contact the Youth & Government office (650) 522-YMCA.

FOUNDER GIFTS

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Donald Hubbs
The Tracinda Corporation, Kirk Kerkorian
The Norris Foundation, Kenneth T. Norris, Jr.
California Drug Abuse Foundation, Judge Bert Glennon, Jr.

SPECIAL THANKS TO

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Barron Hilton
(1999 gift of $200,000 over next four years)
Lincey Foundation, Kirk Kerkorian
($25,000 per year general fund support over last 5 years)
Pacific Life Foundation, Robert Haskell
($10,000 per year of equipment over 4 years)
Burlington Northern Foundation
($25,000 - one time Endowment Gift)
RGK Foundation
($12,700 - General Fund donation)
Assemblymember Jenny Oropeza & the $50,000+ Freshman Legislator's Event
Governor George Deukmejian Invitational Golf Tournaments
Central Valley YMCA (Fresno) Dinner, Visalia YMCA Reception
YMCA of Kings County (Hanford) Luncheon