Permanent Support for ×ÔοÊÓÆµ's Mission
×ÔοÊÓÆµ is partially funded by an endowment comprised of thousands of philanthropic gifts. These funds are invested as a single entity to provide a permanent source of support for the university’s students, faculty, research, and programs.Ìý
A well-managed endowment plays a critical role in ensuring the longevity of the university and its initiatives.Ìý
Endowment at a Glance
Since ×ÔοÊÓÆµâ€™s founding, ×ÔοÊÓÆµâ€™s endowment has grown to become one of the strongest university endowments in the country with exceptional performance and ratings.Ìý
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3,591
different gifts make up ×ÔοÊÓÆµ's endowment
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AAA
×ÔοÊÓÆµ holds the highest possible Fitch rating from S&P Global Ratings
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$2.9B
earmarked to support financial aid as of fiscal year 2025
Leadership in Investing
The Office of Investments manages the endowment under the expert guidance of ×ÔοÊÓÆµâ€™s Board of Trust Investment Committee.ÌýÌý
We maintain a highly diversified investment portfolio designed to mitigate downturns in any one sector of the economy, ensuring that future generations of ×ÔοÊÓÆµ students will be supported.
By partnering with world-class managers with diverse backgrounds to select opportunities, we’ve generated strong results and achieved exceptional ratings.