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Clemson University Foundation

university endowment1 — Clemson.

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Overview

Learn more about the Clemson University Foundation and the relationship to the University here.1

Clemson University Foundation's endowment capital supports long-term institutional spending and mission continuity.1

Investment program

Estimated AUM
$1.2B as of Jun 30, 20252
Capital pool
university endowment1
Investment model
The Foundation uses an internal CIO and Investment Committee for policy, oversight, and day-to-day allocation while employing external managers and commingled investment vehicles.3
Investment approach
His will also outlined a unique governance system that includes seven Trustees who select their successors and six Trustees who are appointed by the State Legislature, a system that provides both long-term stability and public accountability.4
Spending support
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Spending policy
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Asset allocation
Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: venture capital, private credit, hedge funds, real estate.1
Performance
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Governance
We are governed by a Board of Directors consisting of Clemson alumni and friends who share in the pride of the University's history and who are committed to its promise in the years to come.1
Investment team
The Foundation’s CIO is responsible for day-to-day investment implementation, and the Investment Committee provides oversight and approves private-manager selections. The CIO is not named on the fetched policy page.3
Unfunded commitments
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Source freshness
Last verified Jul 21, 2026 · Needs review

Officer compensation

Reported on IRS Form 990, tax year 2025. Figures are as filed and include reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations plus other compensation. 22 additional officers reported no compensation.

NameTitleTotal
JAMES CLEMENTSCLEMSON UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT$918,732
M KAREN MCCAULEYPRESIDENT & CEO$410,209
JOVANNA KINGDEVELOPMENT OFFICER$335,678
REGINA STEELE TRAVISTREASURER & CFO$302,490
JOHN C ALEXANDERCIO$199,312
TIMOTHY JONESCTO$183,425
LAURA MOONEYSECRETARY TO 09/2024$116,215
LISA ROBINSONSECRETARY FROM 09/2024$78,219

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Sources

Last verified Jul 21, 2026 from public career and organization materials.

Fact notes

  1. Website (clemson.edu)Parent organization overview, Pool purpose, Capital pool, Asset allocation, Governance · checked Jul 25, 2026
  2. Annual report (clemson.edu)Estimated AUM · checked Jul 25, 2026
  3. Website (clemson.edu)Investment model, Investment team · checked Aug 6, 2026
  4. Website (clemson.edu)Investment approach · checked Jul 25, 2026
  5. Website (clemson.edu)Investment office page · checked Jul 25, 2026

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