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Endowments
Endowments and Spendable Funds
Endowments are the gifts that keep on giving. Depending on the level of the gift, endowed funds can generate support for a broad area or for a more specific program within a discipline. All programs and positions provide name recognition and enduring support for your area of interest.
Choosing a legacy that fits your interest
A chair recognizes distinguished faculty and provides resources for significant ongoing research.
A professorship allows a faculty member to increase scholarly pursuits, educate new scientists and continue research projects.
A fellowship encourages outstanding scientists at the beginning of their careers to focus on cancer research, treatment or prevention.
A lecture series encourages the exchange of ideas by inviting knowledgeable individuals to make presentations to the faculty and staff.
An award is given to outstanding faculty and staff to encourage high goals and performance.
The minimums needed to establish a named fund or position are:
Endowed Fund $20,000
Lecture Series $50,000
Fellowship $100,000
Award $100,000
Scholarships for the School of Health Sciences $25,000
Professorship $400,000
Distinguished Professorship $600,000
Chair $1,000,000
Distinguished Chair $2,000,000
Distinguished University Chair $3,000,000
How an endowment works over time
The University of Texas Investment Management Company (UTIMCO), a non-profit entity staffed with finance professionals, manages the institutions's investments. The interest generated by that investment is used for the program or position you wish to support. The endowment is managed to increase its value and to provide a predictable, stable stream of income over time. You may take up to five years to fund an endowment.
Contact Us
Telephone
713-792-3450 or 1-800-525-5841
E-mail - giving@mdanderson.org
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The University of Texas
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
P. O. Box 4486
Houston, TX 77210-4486
Mario A. Luna Lecture Series
Commemorate the life of Mario A. Luna, M.D.
Donate to a named endowed lectureship series.