noun (n)

• natural abilities or qualities(noun.cognition)

  Synonym:
  gift, natural endowment, talent
  

  source: wordnet30
• the capital that provides income for an institution(noun.possession)

  Synonym:
  endowment fund
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of endowing with a permanent source of income(noun.act)

  Example:
  His generous endowment of the laboratory came just in the nick of time.
  

  source: wordnet30
• The act of bestowing a dower, fund, or permanent provision for support.(noun)

  source: webster1913