The Advantages of Independence

• As a private non-profit organization, the foundation exists primarily for the benefit of the Baylor College of Dentistry

• It specifically supports projects of innovation and excellence to help sustain the institutional preeminence of the College

• It provides unrestricted funds to help the College meet needs not supported by State funds

• It operates in a politically neutral, less restrictive environment and can carry out its mission efficiently and effectively

• It can provide a vehicle for raising and managing funds to supplement those that are appropriated by the State

The Importance of Independence

• A private independent organization can maintain a long-term perspective on the needs and priorities of the College

• Independence permits short-term investment options while allowing for flexibility in the choosing of long-term investment opportunities for endowment assets

• A private independent organization can maintain confidentiality of donor information when anonymity is requested