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Endowment Fund
A financial asset donated to a non-profit institution such as a university or charity, invested to generate returns that fund ongoing operations while preserving the principal.
What is Endowment Fund?
A financial asset donated to a non-profit institution such as a university or charity, invested to generate returns that fund ongoing operations while preserving the principal.
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