Georgia Tech

The foundation operates under an outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) model. Day-to-day portfolio management, manager selection, and tactical allocation are delegated to one or more external OCIO firms, while the foundation's board of trustees retains fiduciary responsibility for setting the strategic asset allocation and monitoring performance. The president of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Ángel Cabrera, sits on the board but is not directly involved in security selection.

Specific policy targets evolve with annual board reviews, but the foundation has consistently run a portfolio weighted toward long-duration, illiquid assets. Its recent annual reports indicate target ranges of roughly 25–35% in private equity and venture capital combined, plus additional allocations to real estate and natural resources, with the balance in traditional equity, fixed income, and diversifying strategies. This reflects a classic 'endowment model' with a high tolerance for illiquidity.

The Georgia Tech Foundation and the Alumni Association are separate 501(c)(3) organizations with distinct missions. The foundation manages the Institute's long-term endowment assets and handles major gifts; the Alumni Association engages graduates through events, communications, and affinity programs. They coordinate on fundraising campaigns but maintain independent governance and separate balance sheets.