1. An amount of income, or property, that has been provided to a person or institution; especially, an educational institution: "The endowment which was given to the university was much appreciated and allowed the music department to establish a scholarship."

"While attending the university, Stella benefited from the endowment that had been given to the history department, the income of which provided a modest income for her to continue her studies."

2. Having received a natural ability or quality; such as, an attribute of mind or body; a gift of nature: "A sharp mind was just one of her many endowments."