Endowments
The following giving opportunities include either an established minimum amount, or a gift range. Endowment minimums vary by college or school, given the differences in recruiting and retaining faculty in these diverse fields. For information on minimums in a particular school or college, please . A strong endowment is the cornerstone of a great university. Donors have established nearly 1,500 endowed funds to benefit CU Boulder. The financial resources provided by these scholarships, faculty chairs and professorships, and other permanent endowments are vital to the University’s long-term growth and success.
If you’re thinking about establishing an endowment, here are some key things to consider:
- A formal gift agreement is required to establish an endowment.
- Endowments can be named for the donor, or they may be named in honor or memory of others.
- The University of Colorado Foundation manages endowment assets on behalf of all University of Colorado campuses. The document, , contains information on investment performance, portfolio composition and other financial details.
- Endowments have different minimum levels depending on their purpose. See the options below for these minimum amounts.
- A donor may pledge to complete the minimum gift level over a maximum of five years. Endowments can also be created through a bequest or other deferred method such as a gift annuity or remainder trust.
Scholarships and Fellowships
Donors may endow undergraduate scholarships or graduate fellowships to support students in specific colleges and schools, or