Any city or corporation, upon a majority vote of the governing body of such city, or stockholders of corporations, may set aside any moneys they may have on hand, or any cemetery fund not otherwise appropriated, or any contributions for the purpose, or profits derived from the sale of lots, or other property belonging to such cemetery for the purpose of an endowment fund; and may receive subscriptions and set aside profits in the future for such endowment fund, on majority vote of the governing body of such city or private stockholders.