Historically, the TRCF has raised money through an annual appeal campaign and distributed grants annually depending upon the amount raised each year. In 2001, we launched an endowment campaign to enable the TRCF to have a larger impact and to ensure its contribution to the community in the years ahead. We are already raised more than half of the $1 million goal. The endowment will be used for grantmaking only; donors can be assured that their contributions will go directly to organizations that are working to address fundamental community needs. TRCF's operating funds will continue to be raised through the annual appeal campaign.