Endowed Gifts

An endowed gift is a powerful way to create a legacy at Montana Technological University. By establishing an endowment, you ensure that the values, passions, and priorities you care about continue to shape Montana Tech, supporting students, faculty, and programs not just today, but for generations to come.

Your endowed gift is placed in permanent trust and professionally invested by the Montana Tech Foundation, providing annual support for the purpose you designate while preserving the long-term strength of the fund. Each year, a portion of the endowment is distributed to make an immediate impact, while the remainder is stewarded to sustain its value over time.

Endowments may be established with gifts of $25,000 or more and can be created through a single contribution or built over time. Named endowments offer a meaningful opportunity to honor a loved one, celebrate a career, or reflect your enduring connection to Montana Tech. Through thoughtful stewardship and disciplined investment, your endowed gift becomes a living legacy, helping Montana Tech educate leaders, advance innovation, and meet the challenges of tomorrow. 

What can an Endowed Gift Support?

The Montana Tech Foundation manages endowed funds that support the University’s priorities, including student scholarships, faculty positions, research, facilities, and athletics.  When you create an endowment, you define its purpose through a Gift Use Agreement, ensuring your gift has the impact you intend permanently.

We invite you to establish a legacy at Montana Tech by creating or contributing to an endowed fund. 

Bob Green Endowment

The Class of ’62 came together at their 40th reunion in 2002 and decided as a class to establish an endowed scholarship. Their initial goal was to raise $10,000. They’ve far exceeded that goal. In fact, by their 50th reunion in 2012, the Class of ’62 Endowed Scholarship was over $100,000 and continues to grow through contributions from the classmates and corporate matching gifts. At their recent reunion, the class was able to meet the recipient of their scholarship. The Class of ‘62 encourages other alumni to follow their example by staying connected with each other and the Montana Technological University community, and by helping future generations of students reach their educational goals by establishing similar endowments.