Can the amount available for spending be determined by looking at the “unrestricted funds” column on a foundations financial statement?
Generally, no. In most cases, financial accounting standards treat as unrestricted assets any portion of an endowment fund that exceeds the fund’s historic dollar value. For legal purposes, this entire amount may or may not be available for current expenditure, depending on the board’s determination of what is prudent.
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