Endowment

Pronunciation: /ɛnˈdaʊmənt/

Endowment (noun)

  1. A sum of money given to an institution to support its activities or programs.
  2. A natural ability or talent that someone has from birth.

Examples

  • The university received an endowment to improve its research facilities.
  • An endowment can significantly enhance a charity's ability to operate.

Common collocations: financial endowment, educational endowment, charitable endowment, large endowment, endowment fund