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Morton Arboretum
Morton Arboretum is a foundation based in Lisle, Illinois. It manages approximately $282 million in assets across three funds, primarily focused on North...
Morton Arboretum
Morton Arboretum is a foundation based in Lisle, Illinois. It manages approximately $282 million in assets across three funds, primarily focused on North America.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
1922
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Lisle
Corporate office
4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532, United States
Principals
Jill Koski
President and CEO
Robert J. Schillerstrom
Chair of the Board of Trustees
Anna Caroline Ball
Vice Chair of the Board
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Morton Arboretum?
Jill Koski serves as President and CEO. The board of trustees, chaired by Robert J. Schillerstrom, provides oversight. External advisors include Fiducient Advisors since 2023.
Does Morton Arboretum participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The endowment commits to private equity buyout funds and hedge fund vehicles. It also holds direct real assets including the main campus and Leask Lane Estate.
What asset classes appear in the Morton Arboretum portfolio?
Allocations include private equity at 26.87 percent, long-short equity, event-driven strategies, and relative value hedge funds. Direct holdings cover land and botanical art collections.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The arboretum was founded by Joy Morton, who built Morton Salt. Ongoing support comes from the Morton family and corporate partners.
How is Morton Arboretum related to its investment advisors?
Fiducient Advisors has served as investment advisor since 2023 with Robert DiMeo as primary contact. Northern Trust acts as custodian.
What is Morton Arboretum's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
No co-investment activity is disclosed. Capital is deployed through limited partnership interests in buyout and hedge fund vehicles.
Does Morton Arboretum maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
The arboretum itself functions as the 501(c)(3) vehicle. Its foundation arm focuses on climate initiatives within the United States.
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