SAME Foundation Endowment

The SAME Foundation has officially launched its Endowment Campaign, a bold, long-term initiative to build permanent endowments in support of the Foundation’s mission to strengthen America’s STEM pipeline, expand national leadership programs, and support our nation’s engineers for generations to come.

Through this effort, individuals, families, companies, and partners may create their own named endowments that reflect their values and priorities, leaving lasting legacies that will stand in perpetuity and support the Foundation’s mission year after year.

Rooted in SAME’s century long commitment to national service, the campaign focuses on creating a permanent, sustainable source of funding that empowers the Foundation to support programs that develop future engineers, strengthen the profession, and advance the nation’s security infrastructure.

Why Make An Endowment to the SAME Foundation?

America’s engineering challenges are growing more complex—from infrastructure resilience to cybersecurity to emerging technologies. Meeting these challenges requires a diverse, highly skilled workforce prepared to lead.

The Endowment Campaign ensures that the Foundation can:

• Expand STEM outreach to inspire the next generation of problem solvers
• Grow leadership and mentoring programs that shape future military, government, and industry leaders
• Support national security–focused initiatives that strengthen the engineering profession
• Provide stable, long-term funding for programs that cannot rely on annual fundraising alone

A permanent endowment provides the stable, long-term funding needed to meet these demands—ensuring the SAME Foundation can plan boldly, invest strategically, and uphold its mission well into the future.

This is not a one-time campaign. It is a commitment to enduring impact.

Build Your Lasting Legacy

Endowments to the SAME Foundation become part of a collective, permanent investment in the Foundation’s mission. Each established endowment will be recognized on the permanent Wall of Endowments—acknowledging all who have built their legacy through their generosity and dedication to tomorrow’s engineering leaders.

With gratitude, we recognize the following commitments in support of the Endowment Campaign:

• Walter O. Bachus Gold Medal Endowment
• Wishart-Smith Endowment

Secure the Future, Today

Every endowment plays a role in shaping the future of engineering leadership, workforce readiness, and national security. With your gift, we can build a stronger, more resilient future—one where the next generation of engineers is prepared to lead with integrity, innovation, and purpose.