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Columbia University Endowment
Columbia University Endowment was established alongside the university in 1754. It supplies funding for students, faculty and research programs.
Columbia University Endowment
Columbia University Endowment was established alongside the university in 1754. It supplies funding for students, faculty and research programs. The endowment invests across equities, fixed income, private equity and real assets. It maintains exposure in biotechnology, financial services, healthcare and information technology. Geographic reach centers on North America with additional allocations to international markets. Columbia Investment Management Company oversees the portfolio. No recent operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. The structure separates endowment assets from the university's operating budget through dedicated fund accounting.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
1754
AUM
$15.9B
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
615 West 131st Street, Studebaker Building, New York, NY 10027, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who manages the Columbia University Endowment?
Columbia Investment Management Company oversees day-to-day investment decisions for the endowment.
What asset classes does the endowment use?
The endowment allocates across equities, fixed income, private equity and real assets.
How many individual funds make up the endowment?
The endowment comprises thousands of individual funds restricted to specific university purposes.
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