1. a person who provides money or property to establish or support an institution, organization, or cause

Examples

• The endower of the scholarship fund wished to remain anonymous.
• Several wealthy endowers contributed to the construction of the new library.
• The university honored its endowers at the annual gala.
• As a major endower of the arts center, she had significant influence over its programs.
• The endower's generous gift established a permanent research institute.