Answer:

endower

Answer	Crossword Clue
ENDOWER	Benefactor
ENDOWER	Fund provider
ENDOWER	College funding source

ENDOWER	College benefactor
ENDOWER	Patron of art or education.
ENDOWER	University's best friend.
ENDOWER	Type of benefactor.
ENDOWER	Foundation, often
ENDOWER	College funder, e.g.
ENDOWER	Provider of funds
ENDOWER	Philanthropist

Crossword

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