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University of Iowa Foundation
The University of Iowa Foundation is a US-based endowment plan in Iowa City, managing approximately $1.3 billion across 27 funds, primarily focused on North...
University of Iowa Foundation
The University of Iowa Foundation is a US-based endowment plan in Iowa City, managing approximately $1.3 billion across 27 funds, primarily focused on North America.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
1956
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Iowa City
Corporate office
Iowa City, IA, United States
Principals
Jim Bethea
Chief Investment Officer
Dan Grana
Interim Chief Investment Officer
Barbara A. McKenzie
Director and Investment Committee Chair
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at the University of Iowa Foundation?
Jim Bethea serves as Chief Investment Officer for the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, which houses the foundation's investment function. Dan Grana has been named interim CIO. The investment committee is chaired by Barbara A. McKenzie, who serves as a director. The precise delineation of decision-making authority between the CIO and the investment committee is determined by the foundation's internal governance documents, which have not been publicly detailed.
How is the foundation connected to university research commercialization?
The University of Iowa Research Foundation (UIRF) operates as an adjacent vehicle that manages technology transfer and commercialization of university research. This structure is separate from the investment-management function but sits within the broader constellation of foundation-related entities that support the university's financial ecosystem.
What is the foundation's AUM?
The University of Iowa Foundation has not publicly disclosed a current AUM figure. Unlike large public endowments that report annually through NACUBO's endowment study with precise dollar amounts, the foundation's asset base has not been published in a verifiable primary source. As a result, the total size of the Long-Term Pool remains undisclosed.
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