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ENDOWMENTS & FOUNDATIONS
Perpetual Capital. Enduring Mission.

Endowments and foundations steward capital in perpetuity, balancing annual spending obligations against long-horizon growth to sustain the institutions and missions they serve.
ENDOWMENT INVESTING AT A GLANCE
$25M – $1Bn+
Typical Allocation Size Per Commitment
Perpetual
Investment Horizon
Illiquidity Premium
Alternatives-Weighted Approach
4 – 5% Spending
Annual Distribution Requirement
Mission Alignment
Values-Based Screening
INVESTMENT OVERVIEW
INVESTMENT APPROACH
  • Endowment model allocation
  • Heavy alternatives weighting
  • Illiquidity premium capture
  • Manager selection focus
  • Mission-aligned investing
Investing in perpetuity to fund the mission.
TARGET ALLOCATIONS
  • Private Equity
  • Venture Capital
  • Hedge Funds
  • Public Equities
  • Real Assets
  • Fixed Income
Diversified allocation built for perpetuity.
VALUE ADD
  • Perpetual capital base
  • High alternatives tolerance
  • Patient long-term capital
  • Sophisticated investment offices
  • Mission & ESG alignment
Sustaining institutional missions for generations.
PARTNERSHIPS
  • GP Relationships
  • Co-investments
  • Manager Incubation
  • Direct & Advisory
  • Custom Solutions
Strong partnerships with top-tier managers.
INVESTMENT CRITERIA
  • Long-term net returns
  • Manager quality
  • Spending rate support
  • Fee efficiency
  • Governance & transparency
Rigorous diligence in service of the mission.
Target Allocation Example
  • Private Equity25%
  • Public Equities20%
  • Venture Capital20%
  • Hedge Funds18%
  • Real Assets15%

Allocations vary based on spending policy, size and risk tolerance.

Investment Horizon
0 – 5 Years
Spending & Liquidity
5 – 15 Years
Growth & Compounding
15 – 30+ Years
Perpetual Stewardship

Perpetual horizon in service of the mission.

Key Objectives
  • Preserve Purchasing Power
  • Fund Annual Spending
  • Capture Illiquidity Premium
  • Manage Volatility
  • Advance the Mission
Stewarding Capital Across Generations.
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