The Colorado Christian University Endowment Foundation (CCUEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was established in 1993 to provide financial assistance through scholarships for deserving students and support long-term university needs. Since then, the foundation has grown to $15 million through donor investments that provide an essential part of the University's current and future financial stability, empowering CCU to:
Provide student scholarships, ensuring financial barriers do not hinder access to a Christ-centered education.
Enhance academic programs, fostering innovation and excellence in teaching and learning.
Support distinguished faculty, helping CCU attract and retain educators who inspire, mentor, and lead.
Secure CCU's mission, safeguarding its commitment to developing Christian leaders who impact culture and society.
In early 2025, Colorado Christian University celebrated a significant milestone as it started the year by making more than half a million dollars in scholarships and academic program assistance available to students for the 2025-26 academic year through CCUEF — a 40% increase from the previous year, primarily driven by new individual donor investments into the endowment foundation. CCUEF currently hosts 86 endowment funds focused on individual donors' interests but collectively invested for greater impact. Of these funds, 94% are dedicated to student scholarships and 6% are dedicated to academic programs, faculty development, and other strategic needs.
Ready to see how you can make a lasting impact at CCU? Connect with a gift officer today, and let's discuss how your purpose and passion align with the University's mission to provide Christ-centered higher education that transforms students to impact the world with grace and truth.
The endowment of Colorado Christian University serves as a cornerstone of our mission to provide transformative higher education grounded in Christian faith. These permanently invested funds generate income that supports our students, faculty, operations, and programs for generations to come, ensuring that our commitment to academic excellence and spiritual development remains strong regardless of economic uncertainties.
Endowment funds are a permanent portfolio of funds that generate income over time to support the university's long-term institutional needs. These donations are made with the stipulation that the principal amount of $25,000 remain invested in perpetuity, while income generated from these investments—typically 4% to 5% annually—is used to support university operations, programs, and scholarships. This approach ensures that your gift continues to give year after year, creating a legacy that supports the university's ability to provide Christ-centered higher education far into the future.
Student Scholarships
Academic Program Support
Endowed Professorships
Athletic Programs
Do you want to help someone become a first-generation college student? Or support a faculty member in pursuing research grants or professional development opportunities to further their knowledge and expertise? Perhaps you're a dedicated basketball player or professional musician who wants to see the next generation of athletes and creators thrive. Whatever your passion is, our knowledgeable gift officers can help you connect that passion with purpose by exploring endowment opportunities that will help you build an impactful legacy.
If you're not sure where to focus or just prefer a broader investment approach, you can also start a general endowment. These unrestricted funds are vital resources that allow university leadership to direct funds where they're most needed, when they're most needed, thus providing a reliable, consistent source of income for the university's long-term operational needs.
Connect with one of our gift officers today, and let's talk about how we can support the future of transformational, Christ-centered higher education together!
