Fairfield University Endowment

Fairfield University Endowment

Fairfield University was founded in 1942. Its endowment operates as the primary vehicle for long-term financial support of academic programs and campus operations. President Mark R. Nemec oversees the institution alongside CFO Michael Trafecante, who manages endowment allocations. The endowment deploys capital through fund-of-funds commitments, hedge fund exposures and direct holdings. Confirmed positions include VOO, VNQ and SPDW ETFs reported in Q2 2025 13F filings. It also maintains limited partner interests in Northgate Private Equity Partners II and Patria Capital Partners vehicles. Geographic exposure centers on the United States with additional allocations to developed international markets. The endowment reports $503 million in assets. It maintains a 200-acre main campus plus a Bridgeport satellite location. Student vehicles include the Student Managed Investment Fund at approximately $500,000 and the Fairfield Investment Group at $230,000. The university belongs to NACUBO and the Student Managed Investment Fund Consortium. No operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. The endowment maintains a hybrid governance model in which trustees such as Sheila Kearney Davidson and Brian P. Hull, both with prior roles at major financial institutions, sit alongside academic leadership. This board composition shapes allocation decisions and advisor selection.