Endowments

Leave a Legacy of Learning – Start an Endowed Fund!

Endowments are a transformative investment in the future of East Texas A&M University, providing dependable, perpetual funding that supports students, faculty and critical university initiatives.

Unlike regular donations, endowed gifts are invested, and each year a percentage of the returns is made available to advance the university's mission. With a minimum gift of $25,000, you can create a lasting legacy that impacts generations. Start your endowment with us today!

East Texas A&M By the numbers

525
Total Endowed Funds

/

470
Endowed Scholarships

/

90%
of Endowments Support Student Scholarships

What do Endowments Support?

Endowments make a significant difference across the university.

470
Student Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships

/

32
Department/Discretionary Funds

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17
Faculty, Research and Professorships

/

6
Academic Awards/Student Services

  • Donor makes a charitable contribution to East Texas A&M University Foundation of at least $25,000. This will be the endowment principal and can be paid out over five years.
  • This gift is invested in the Texas A&M System Endowment Fund and is not touched.
  • Annually, the fund distributes approximately 4% of the earnings to be used to fund scholarships or research or areas the donor wishes.
Endowment Report 2024

Interested in starting your own endowment? Reach out to Andrea Ryant for information.

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