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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 05.14.02.03" title_num="05" subtitle_num="14" chapter_num="02" heading="Eligibility Standards for Approved Qualified Permanent Endowment Funds.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Qualified permanent endowment funds shall be submitted for approval by an eligible community foundation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In order to be eligible for approval, a qualified permanent endowment fund shall satisfy the following requirements:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The qualified permanent endowment fund shall be held in perpetuity by an eligible community foundation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The qualified permanent endowment fund shall be used for the benefit of charitable causes in the State, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Community services, such as child care, recreational services, and economic development services;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Redevelopment assistance;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Job training for individuals of limited income and related job placement services;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Education;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Crime prevention; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Other services approved by the Act and the Department; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The qualified permanent endowment fund shall have an annual spending rate of 5 percent or less calculated using at least a 12-quarter trailing average of the total amount of the fund.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>