lahjarahasto
Lahjarahasto is a Finnish term referring to a fund composed of gifts and donated resources established to provide long-term financial support to a nonprofit organization, a cultural institution, or a public-benefit initiative. The term combines lahja (gift) and rahasto (fund).
Purpose: Lahjarahastot are typically endowed to preserve capital over time while enabling ongoing program funding. Returns
Structure and governance: A lahjarahasto is usually set up as a säätiö (foundation) or as an internal
Legal and financial framework: In Finland, lahjarahastot operate under the laws governing foundations and nonprofit entities.
Examples and related terms: Universities may use lahjarahastot to fund scholarships or chairs; libraries or museums