a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

a person who has made a substantial gift to the University, the amount of which shall be established from time to time in accordance with by-laws passed by the University Council

One who makes a major gift to an institution or agency; also, an arbitrary classification of contributors whose gifts are above a certain level, which is calculated to single them out as a group and to stimulate similar giving by others.

a man or woman formally given this title for rendering extraordinary material help to the Institute*.

person who supports a person or institution by giving money.