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Gifts made to the FHSU Foundation's endowment play a special role in ensuring the university’s strong future. Because only the allocated earnings are used for the designated purpose, the fund’s principal remains intact in perpetuity. Endowed gifts provide current as well as future support for the university. Each Foundation fund is named and used in accordance with the donor’s wishes.

The Foundation assets are managed by the FHSU Foundation Investment Committee, in consultation with a professional fund manager.

When a donor designates an endowed gift, the FHSU Foundation creates a separate fund to hold that gift. This initial gift, along with any future contributions, will be added to the fund's principal.

The minimum investment varies depending on the fund’s purpose (see below).

Co-Curricular Programs
$10,000
Scholarships
$10,000
Graduate Assistantships or Fellowships
$100,000
Distinguished Professorships
$250,000
Chairs
$500,000