Support financially is a term used to describe providing financial assistance to an individual or organization. ENDOW, FUND, BACK, and donate to are all terms used to describe this type of support. Endowing is the act of providing a permanent source of income for an individual or organization. Funding is the act of providing money for a specific purpose. Backing is the act of providing financial support to an individual or organization. Donating to is the act of giving money to an individual or organization.