Making a Gift to the Endowment

Leaving a Legacy

Endowed funds provide a constant source of income over time, which the College can depend on for scholarships, general support and allow for long-range planning. Unlike other gifts, which are expended for short-term needs, gifts for the Endowment are invested and the principal is held in perpetuity. Endowed funds are typically dedicated to particular purposes, consistent with donor desires, such as faculty chairs and professorships, or student endowed scholarships.

Endowed scholarships allow the College to attract and retain gifted students who add to the richness and diversity of our student body. All endowed scholarships benefit from gifts, and new endowments are always a welcome addition to the assistance offered to our students.

Please contact the office of Major Gifts at 503-768-7939 to learn more about how to contribute to Lewis & Clark's endowment.

Areas of Support:

• Endow or contribute to scholarship
  
• Endow or contribute to professorship
  
• Endow or contribute to lectureship
  
• Endow or contribute to a capital project

Inquiries

Lewis & Clark welcomes inquiries. Your tax picture is unique, and it is important that you consult with your tax adviser when contemplating a gift to the College. The major gifts staff will discuss your plans for investing in the future in confidence with you, your attorney, or other financial and trust advisers.