endowment
//ɪnˈdaʊmənt//
Noun
endowmentSingular
endowmentsPlural
1
A donation of money or property to an institution, typically a university or charity, to provide ongoing support or income.
The university received a generous endowment from a wealthy alumnus.
2
A natural talent, quality, or ability that a person is born with.
She has a natural endowment for music that was evident from childhood.
3
A form of life insurance that pays a lump sum after a specified term or upon the death of the insured.
My endowment policy will mature when I turn 60.