Endowments
Make an Impression that will Last Forever
The University of Florida Foundation, Inc. establishes endowments to support donors’ purposes in perpetuity. It is the goal of the Foundation endowment investment policy to provide a return from assets invested that will preserve or increase the endowment capital while generating an income stream. These endowments are eligible for matching funds from the State of Florida Trust Fund for Major Gifts. You may choose to start an endowment of your own or donate to an established endowment. The full amount of your gift may be eligible for an income tax charitable contribution deduction.
- The Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Fund was established by a gift from Allen and Lou DeLaney in 1995 to provide a stable source of operating funds for UFPA in future years. The DeLaneys have been loyal supporters of the University of Florida for more than three decades and have also established a separate charitable remainder unitrust to benefit UFPA.
- The George F. and Hazel Z. Baughman Endowment was established in 1996 to support the instructional and program activities in the Baughman Center.
- In 1997, The Dr. and Mrs. Leighton E. Cluff Educational Endowment Fund was established to support educational programs.
- The Barbara J. and Curtis M. Phillips, M.D. Endowment Fund was established in 1999 to support teaching, research and academic programs.
- The UF 150th Anniversary Cultural Plaza Endowment was established in 2003 to support performances and enhance programming for University of Florida Performing Arts.
For information on joining the Endowment Society by making a gift with a lasting impact, please call the UFPA Director of Development at 352-273-2470.