endowment

noun

1. the act of endowing.
2. the property, funds, etc., with which an institution or person is endowed.
3. Usually endowments. an attribute of mind or body; a gift of nature.

noun

1. 1. the source of income with which an institution, etc, is endowed
   2. the income itself
2. the act or process of endowing
3. (usually plural) natural talents or qualities