University of Notre Dame Endowment Overview

General Information

The University of Notre Dame Endowment is managed by the Notre Dame Investment Office, which is responsible for investing the University's endowment and other financial assets. Established in 1842 with the university, it supports Notre Dame's mission by funding scholarships, academic programs, faculty chairs, and general operations. The endowment employs a long-term, diversified, multi-asset class investment strategy, guided by Catholic values and socially responsible investment guidelines, to ensure intergenerational support for the university's teaching, research, and service.