The IIT Delhi Endowment Fund aims to provide a balanced funding model for the Institute. Well-established endowment funds of leading Universities are known to provide upto 30% of their annual operating expenditures, allowing for stable long-term planning.
Objectives of the Endowment Fund
1
Deliver greater value and attain higher levels of quality in academics and research.
2
Undertake innovative research and teaching programs along with increasing student aid.
3
Engage in long-term planning, and develop a self-sustainable model of financial resources.
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Help build an Endowment
The final goal is to set up an endowment model that will achieve a significant corpus over the next few years, diversifying the institutes funding requirements.
Become a part of the future
Your contribution will help support IIT Delhi’s mission and provide critical support to the University by advancing pioneering research, building infrastructure for growth, and supporting student welfare.
Make a Difference
Your contribution inspires and empowers.
Create your legacy
Let your compassion be remembered and it’s impact persist forever.
Commit to contribute Rs. 10 Crores over a span of 5 years and become a founder.
Post the launch of IIT Delhi Endowment Fund in October 2019, it now boasts a leadership of 24 founders and co-founders, and the incremental endowments raised have grown to INR 200+ CR as of 31st March 2023.
Founders and Co-Founders by Hostel
The Share Of Founders and Co-Founders has been well spread, specially from Top 4 contributing Hostels.
Founders and Co-Founders by Graduating Decades
While Founders and Co-Founders have been well distributed across batches, the highest participation has been from 1986-95, in terms of No. of Founders and Co-Founders.
Pledges & Realizations by Founders and Co-Founders have been spread across the 5 graduation decades.
Join the League of our Founders
Mohit Aron
B.Tech. (Computer Science, ‘95)
Nilgiri
Neeraj Arora
B.Tech. (Mechanical, ‘00)
Aravali
Amarjit Bakshi
B.Tech. (Civil, ‘67)
Shivalik
Binny Bansal
B.Tech. (Computer Science, ‘05)
Shivalik
Sachin Bansal
B.Tech. (Computer Science, ‘05)
Jawalamukhi
Hari Bhartia
B.Tech. (Chemical, ‘79)
Aravali
Jaswinder Chadha
B.Tech. (Mechanical, ‘90)
Nilgiri
Arun Duggal
B.Tech. (Mechanical, ‘67)
Shivalik
Vikram Gupta
B.Tech. (Chemical, ‘93)
Aravali
Surendra Kumar Jain
B.Tech. (Electrical, ‘93)
Kumaon
Rajiv Kuchhal
B.Tech. (Electrical, ‘86)
Aravali
Sujeet Kumar
B.Tech. (Civil, ‘03)
Jawalamukhi
Gautam Kumra
B.Tech. (Chemical, ‘91)
Aravali
Alok Mittal
B.Tech. (Computer Science, ‘94)
Kumaon
Saurabh Mittal
B.Tech. (Electrical, ‘95)
Aravali
Mohit Mittal
B.Tech. (Computer Science, ‘00)
Nilgiri
Sashi Reddi
B.Tech. (Computer Science, ‘87)
Kumaon
Sandeep Singhal
B.Tech. (Chemical, ‘92)
Kumaon
Amarpreet Singh Sawhney
B.Tech. (Chemical, ‘87)
Kumaon
Amit Sinha
B.Tech. (Electrical, ‘98)
Nilgiri
Vivek Vaidya
MSc. (Mathematics and Computer Applications, ‘96)
Jwalamukhi
Anant Yardi
B.Tech. (Mechanical, ‘68)
Shivalik
Avenues of Fund Utilization
Infrastructure Development / Upgrade
Naming Rights to Existing Assets
Up-Skilling, Welfare & Corporate Programs
New Specialized R&D Centers and Schools
Collaborations and New Research Areas
Student Recognition and Awards
Outdoor Facilities Development / Upgrade
Entrepreneurship (Student Alumni)
Support to Student Activities and Groups
Broad Thematic Areas (Eg, Diversity, Inclusion)
New Academic Positions / Recognition
Special Projects
Working Principles
Ensuring Optimum and Prudent utilisation of funds received.
Governance
To deploy an effective governance structure to ensure the right treatment of funds with the involvement of an independent board majority composed of IITD Alumni.
Transparency
To govern the usage of funds and investment operations in a completely transparent way and in line with the charter of IIT Delhi.
Efficiency via Tax Benefits
To provide maximum tax efficiency to donors and the institute to make the most optimal use of the available funds.
Growth and Sustainability
To ensure a structure that is sustainable and provides a robust platform for the long term growth of the endowment.