The operating expenses also incorporate the Emma Goldman Clinic's deProsse Access Fund. The deProsse Access fund provides a sliding fee scale to women who demonstrate financial need. Making consistent contributions to our daily operating expenses helps subsidize this fund. Donating in this way ensures that we may continue to provide basic healthcare services to women in need. This fund, if properly invested and administered, provides the Emma Goldman Clinic with a reliable, steadily growing stream of income forever.
Endowment funds tend to be more immune to political or economic influences than liquid assets.
It also provides the best way to ensure our future. Gifts to the endowment are generally given in addition to annual gifts. The two forms of giving compliment each other.