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Endowments 101

Learn about the power of endowments and how they can impact Texas A&M University’s students, faculty and staff for generations.

What is An Endowment?

Endowments are a powerful tool that universities and their philanthropic partners use to set a sustainable financial bedrock and create long-term institutional support. But what are they, and what benefits do they offer donors? Lou Paletta ’78, former chair and current member of the Texas A&M Foundation’s Board of Trustees, briefly introduces endowments and how they can help you create a generational impact.

About Lou

Louis “Lou” Paletta '78 is the COO and founding partner at Kildare Partners, a private equity firm. He is a former chair of the Texas A&M Foundation's Board of Trustees and currently serves as a trustee and investment committee chair.

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