Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey was established in 1766. It functions as a statewide research and health system with campuses in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden. The Rutgers University Foundation, formed in 1973, handles development and donor relations. The endowment allocates across hedge funds, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources. Confirmed positions include limited partnership interests in Spark Capital, Atlas Venture, Slow Ventures, and NVP Capital. Geographic exposure centers on the United States with additional activity in venture and real estate assets located in New Jersey. The portfolio also contains direct holdings such as the Technology Centre of New Jersey and the Waterfront Technology Center. The university employs 11,071 people and maintains memberships in the Association of American Universities and the Big Ten Academic Alliance. Service providers include NEPC as investment advisor since 2019 and BNY Mellon as custodian. The endowment reports an ESG policy that includes fossil fuel divestment resolutions. Governance flows through the Joint Committee on Investments, which provides fiduciary oversight separate from academic operations.