n. the creation of a fund, often by gift or bequest from a dead p...

a fund or collection of funds that produces income for an organization. Endowments are valuable to the University because they create an ongoing source of income, enhance our stability and prestige, allow for program expansion and provide a measure of independence.

Gift of money or property to a specified institution for a specified purpose.

mid-15c., "action of endowing," from endow + -ment. Meaning "property with which an institution or person is endowed" is from 1590s; that of "gift, power, advantage" is e [..]

A life insurance contract which provides for the payment of the face amount at the end of a fixed period, at a specified age of the insured, or at the death of the insured before the end of the stated [..]

Money or property given to an institution for a specific purpose. Most often, an endowment is a gift of money and the principal isn't spent -- instead, the income from the principal is used for t [..]

The amount of something that a person or country simply has, rather than their having somehow to acquire it. In the H-O Model of trade theory, endowments refer to primary factors of production, ignori [..]

See endowment fund.

Definition A permanent fund bestowed upon an individual or institution, such as a university, museum, hospital, or foundation, to be used for a specific purpose.

A gift to an individual or institution.

A priesthood ordinance performed in temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The endowment explains the purpose of life and Heavenly Father’s plan for the exaltation of his children [..]

Endowment: A gift made with the intention that the funds are invested to support the Beneficiary from investment income.

A permanent fund accumulated by an institution over an extended period consisting of gifts and bequests invested to provide an ongoing return, all or a portion of which is expended, sometimes for purp [..]

1 : the act or process of endowing 2 : a result or product of endowing: as a : the income of an institution derived from donations [the university's ability to attract ] b : the property (as a .. [..]

Funds owned by an institution and invested to produce income to support the operation of the institution. Many educational institutions use a portion of their endowment income for financial aid. A school with a larger ratio of endowment per student is more likely to give larger financial aid packages.

A fund that is made up of gifts and bequests, which are subject to a requirement that the principal be maintained intact and invested to create a source of income for an organization. Institutions of higher education, for example, have endowments to fund research, scholarships and other activities.

A life assurance policy related to a mortgage designed to pay off the amount originally borrowed at the end of the mortgage term. An endowment policy will pay you a fixed amount on a set [..]

Also called investment reserves. Typically represents donated capital that is kept intact (and grown) to generate investment income.While the corpus of an endowment is typically permanently restricted, unrestricted investment reserves (sometimes called board-designated endowments) can serve the same function while providing leadership with flexible [..]

Funds given with the requirement that the principal be maintained intact and invested to create a source of income for a not-for-profit organization.

An amount of assets owned by an organization that is invested with the intention to be held perpetuity. The income and increases in value of the investments are available as income for program use and organizational purposes. Endowment funds received from a donor are permanently restricted and cannot be re-directed for other purposes. Endowment fun [..]

An endowment is an income-earning asset that's been donated to a non-profit group or institution.   The income from the asset, and sometimes part of the principal, are to be used for a specific, [..]

An endowment is a permanent investment fund. While income from the fund may be spent, the principal of the fund must remain intact. Donors may restrict the purposes for which endowment income can be spent. (See also Quasi-Endowment)

(n) the capital that provides income for an institution(n) the act of endowing with a permanent source of income(n) natural abilities or qualities

An endowment is a pool of money donated to an institution to generate income to fund an activity, program or faculty position indefinitely. A portion of the endowment income is retained by the endowme [..]

Assets, funds or property donated to an individual, organization or group to be used as a source of income.

This is a combined life assurance/savings policy designed to produce a lump sum to pay off an Interest Only Mortgage.

To give physical or emotional attributes to your character, to create more reality and meaning to further the needs of the story. Objects can also be endowed with physical, emotional or historical att [..]

Life insurance payable to the policyholder if living, on the maturity date stated in the policy, or to a beneficiary if the insured dies prior to that date.

is an insurance event which happens when the insured lives till the date entered in the insurance contract as the end of insurance period.

Life Insurance payable to the policyholder if living, on the maturity date stated in the policy, or to a beneficiary if the Insured dies prior to that date.

n. the creation of a fund, often by gift or bequest from a dead person's estate, for the maintenance of a public institution, particularly a college, university or scholarship.

Refer to PERMANENT FUNDS

In a general equilibrium model, an individual's endowment is a vector made up of quantities of every possible good that the individual starts out with.

Funds invested by the UC San Diego Foundation that generate income in perpetuity to support a wide variety of donor-designated needs ranging from student scholarships to faculty recruitment, infrastructure enhancement to research support.

A minimum initial contribution level required to annually generate thereafter the amount of interest earnings necessary to fund the program of the donor's declaration (i.e.

 The principal amount of gifts and bequests that are accepted subject to a requirement that the principal be maintained intact and invested to create a source of income for a foundation. A non-profit [..]

A type of life insurance policy that pays the face amount if the insured dies during a specific period of time and also pays the face amount if he or she lives to end of that period.

Funds owned by K-State and invested to produce income to support the operation of the institution.

Funds owned by an institution and invested to produce income to support the operation of the institution. Many educational institutions use a portion of their endowment income for financial aid. A sch [..]

Money from bequests or outright gifts to Miami University that is invested in perpetuity to produce amounts to be distributed according to the endowment spending policy. Distribution of earnings coincides either with the donor's wishes or, if there is no restriction on spending the earnings, at the discretion of the university. Endowment Spend [..]

The principal amount of gifts and bequests that are accepted subject to a requirement that the principal be maintained intact and invested to create a source of income for a foundation. Donors may req [..]

Resources useful to any congregation in the process of establishing or managing an endowment fund.

(UUCEF) The UUCEF is available for the investment of endowment funds, trust funds, and other assets of congregations that have a long-term investment perspective and the need for income to support th [..]

A fund in which the principle is kept intact, and only a certain amount of earnings are available for other purposes.  Donors may require that the principal remain intact in perpetuity, for a defined [..]

Funds invested in perpetuity to produce income to be distributed for pre-determined purposes according to the endowment distribution policy. Funds deposited in an endowment are not expendable; they ar [..]

Gift of money or property to a specified institution for a specified purpose.

In Mormonism, the endowment is an ordinance (ceremony) designed to prepare participants to become kings, queens, priests, and priestesses in the afterlife. As part of the ceremony, participants take p [..]

Endowment is a concept in philosophy that refers to human capacities and abilities which can be naturally or socially acquired. Natural endowment is biologically analysed. It is examined through indiv [..]

Endowment may refer to:

In the theology of the Latter Day Saint movement, an endowment refers to a gift of "power from on high", typically associated with Latter Day Saint temples. The purpose and meaning of the endowment va [..]