Columbia University Endowment Decapitalization Process High-Level Overview If endowment was created with donor funds Reviews Restrictions of Funds If compliant, emails School w/approval A complete endowment decapitalization package contains: Endowment Decapitalization Form Form Letter requesting Decap (available on website) Terms of the Fund Email approval from OGC (contact Laurie McFadden) General Counsel Prepares endowment decap materials School finalizes decap form ; sends complete endowment decap package Receives Confirmation email School If endowment was not created with donor funds Receives endowment decap package Reviews and approves request Confirms completion Controller – Endowment Admin Controller – Financial Reporting & Operations Copy of signed endowment decap form, and letter Decap is processed