The Patti and Jeff Darley Family Endowment Fund was created to benefit youth programming and family support programs in the community.

"We wanted to start the fund so that future generations will have the same opportunities that our family has enjoyed over the years," said Patti. Grants from this fund are designated for Chippewa Falls Youth Baseball, the Chippewa Youth Hockey Association and the Kids on Ice Endowment.

"These are great organizations for the youth of Chippewa Falls. They are run by parent volunteers who do the work at the fields and ice arena, they raise the money, and they coach the teams. We feel that these are important organizations to support because of all they do for our youth," Patti said.

Patti and Jeff are also concerned about services for people in need, and have designated gifts specifically to the Family Support Center and the Open Door Clinic as well as the previously mentioned causes.

"We have known many people who have worked/volunteered in these organizations and we want to support their important work and the people who use those services."

Designated endowment funds are established by donors to achieve a designated purpose among a designated population and perpetually grant out per the donor's wishes.