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Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo College was founded in 1833 as a private liberal arts college in Michigan. Its endowment supports the K-Plan that integrates academics, study abroad,...
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo College was founded in 1833 as a private liberal arts college in Michigan. Its endowment supports the K-Plan that integrates academics, study abroad, independent scholarship, and civic engagement. The endowment allocates across hedge funds, private equity buyout funds, and infrastructure. Confirmed holdings include global long/short equity funds and private equity buyout funds. The geographic scope covers global markets with emphasis on North America. The college employs 103 staff and retains Cambridge Associates as investment advisor since 2014. It maintains an art collection and multiple residential rental properties in Kalamazoo. March 2026 participation at the AGB National Conference on Trusteeship covered private investments for university boards. Board ties to the Stryker family link the endowment to the Arcus Foundation and related philanthropic structures.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
1833
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Kalamazoo
Corporate office
1200 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, United States
Principals
Jody L. Clark
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Jon Stryker
Trustee
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Kalamazoo College?
The Board of Trustees, chaired by Jody L. Clark, oversees endowment policy with support from Cambridge Associates as investment advisor.
What asset classes does the endowment allocate to?
Allocations include hedge funds, private equity buyout funds, and infrastructure.
How does the endowment approach ESG factors?
The portfolio is described as climate-aware. A majority of new investment decisions over the last six years moved capital to managers that incorporate sustainability factors.
Does the endowment participate in fund commitments or direct deals?
The endowment acts as a limited partner in global long/short equity funds and private equity buyout funds.
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