Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church

Bryn Athyn College of the New Church was established in 1877 by the Pitcairn family through the Academy of the New Church. The college delivers liberal arts education grounded in Swedenborgian principles on its Pennsylvania campus. Related foundations including the Asplundh Foundation and Glencairn Foundation provide ongoing support. The endowment deploys capital across liquid securities and illiquid alternatives including real estate and hedge fund of funds. Confirmed holdings include positions in Snam S.p.A. and Centrais Elétricas Brasileiras S/A held via the New Church Investment Fund. The portfolio also maintains direct ownership of campus properties and residential assets in the Bryn Athyn area. Geographic exposure centers on the United States with limited international equity positions. The college employs 28 staff and maintains membership in the Colonial States Athletic Conference and the Council of Independent Colleges. Service providers include Northern Trust as custodian and Mercer as investment advisor since 2023. The Academy of the New Church serves as the parent organization overseeing the consolidated endowment.