International Christian University Endowment

International Christian University Endowment

International Christian University was founded in 1953. The endowment supports its operations through investment returns and donations. Wealth originated from fundraising by Japanese and US visionaries focused on liberal arts education. The endowment allocates 29.7 percent to private equity and maintains exposure to domestic and foreign equities. It holds direct positions in campus properties including the 150-acre Mitaka site and University Hall, a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property. Geographic focus remains Japan with limited international exposure through equities and one study facility in Cambridge, United Kingdom. No external fund commitments or named co-investors appear in available records. The endowment employs no disclosed investment staff count. It maintains ties to the Japan ICU Foundation, a New York-based entity established in 1949 that provides scholarships and grants. A 2023 speaking appearance at the Global Fiduciary Symposium in Tokyo addressed endowment management practices. Governance centers on the university's Board of Trustees with Ryoichi Arai handling day-to-day endowment oversight through Arai Capital Management K.K. as external advisor. This structure ties investment decisions directly to the university's academic mission rather than to a standalone investment vehicle.