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Endowment Gift

Create a Lasting Legacy at Utah Valley University

You can make a meaningful and enduring impact at UVU by establishing an endowed fund, either now or through a future gift in your estate. Endowments are powerful because they provide ongoing support year after year, helping students and programs flourish for generations.

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You enjoy several benefits with an endowment gift

  • Establish an endowment during your lifetime and see the impact each year
  • Benefit from an income tax deduction in the year you make your gift
  • Avoid capital gains tax on an endowment gift of appreciated property

How an endowment gift works

  1. Make a meaningful gift to establish a new endowed fund or contribute to an existing one, creating a lasting legacy that supports UVU students and programs year after year.
  2. Your gift is carefully invested, and the earnings generate annual funding for the area you choose to support.
  3. Each year the income from your endowment provides lasting impact, whether through scholarships, faculty support, academic programs, or student services.
  4. You can grow your endowment over time by adding to it during your lifetime and/or through a gift in your estate plan.

Income distributed from your endowment

When you create an endowed fund at Utah Valley University, we'll work with you to establish a personalized endowment agreement that outlines how your gift will be used, ensuring it supports the students, programs, or initiatives that matter most to you. Your gift is then invested to generate steady, long-term growth, and each year a portion of the earnings is distributed according to the criteria detailed on your gift agreement.

We'll help you find the perfect area on campus that aligns with your passions and values. Whether you choose to support scholarships, faculty excellence, academic programs, or student services, your endowment creates a legacy of opportunity and impact that lasts for generations.

Contact us

If you have any questions about endowment gifts, please contact us. We would be happy to assist you and answer any questions you might have.