Invest in Vanderbilt’s Future by Supporting the Endowment

Vanderbilt’s endowment is the single most important financial underpinning for the university, ensuring the long-term sustainability of our mission. In fact, we owe the university’s very existence to an endowed gift made by our founder and namesake, Cornelius Vanderbilt. Now, 150 years later, that gift, along with countless others, continues to help Vanderbilt flourish as a world-class hub for education, research, and innovation.

Most planned gifts are directed for endowed purposes. These gifts become donors' lasting legacies at the university, benefiting students, faculty programs, or other meaningful areas. In particular, Vanderbilt serves as a trustee for a number of charitable remainder unitrusts, giving donors access to the Vanderbilt endowment’s strategy, returns, and oversight by the university’s investment team.

To find out more about the impact and performance of Vanderbilt University’s endowment, visit the Office of Investments website or contact the Office of Gift Planning at 615-343-3113.