Northwestern University Endowment

Northwestern University is a prestigious private research university located in Evanston, Illinois, with additional campuses in Chicago and Doha, Qatar. Established in 1851, the university is renowned for its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Northwestern consistently ranks among the top universities in the United States and is a proud member of the esteemed Association of American Universities.

Northwestern University manages an endowment fund that is based in Evanston, Illinois. The assets are managed by the board of trustees. The Investment Office is composed of 23 staff members, 12 of whom are investment staff.

In the years since Northwestern’s founding in 1851, alumni, parents, and friends have generously supported the University’s efforts to provide an unparalleled education for its students and conduct cutting-edge research in a range of important areas. When a gift is designated to the Endowment, Northwestern accepts responsibility for ensuring that these contributions fulfill and sustain their intended purposes in perpetuity.