Overview
Nonprofit foundation affiliated with the Georgia Institute of Technology.1
Holds and invests gifts to support Georgia Tech students, faculty, programs, and facilities.1
Investment program
- Estimated AUM
- $3.4B as of Jun 30, 20243
- Capital pool
- Public university affiliated foundation endowment2
- Investment model
- The Foundation employs external investment managers across asset classes, selecting partners through a rigorous due diligence process that evaluates investment skill, organizational quality, and alignment of interests.3
- Investment approach
- Investment Strategy The Georgia Tech Foundation oversees the endowment’s investment program with a mandate to generate long-term real returns that support the university’s spending needs.3
- Spending support
- Not listed yet
- Spending policy
- Not listed yet
- Asset allocation
- Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, real estate, infrastructure, public markets, fixed income.3
- Performance
- Not listed yet
- Governance
- The Foundation’s investment committee sets strategic allocation targets and monitors portfolio performance against benchmarks and peer institutions.1
- Investment team
- The investment team manages portfolio construction and risk at the total portfolio level, seeking diversification across strategies, geographies, and risk factors.3
- Unfunded commitments
- Not listed yet
- Source freshness
- Last verified Jul 4, 2026 · Verified
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. 52 additional officers reported no compensation.
| Name | Title | Total |
|---|---|---|
| BRIAN PELLEGRINO | CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER | $1,662,871 |
| DR ANGEL CABRERA | PRESIDENT GA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | $1,275,773 |
| ALFREDO TRUJILLO | PRESIDENT & COO | $786,872 |
| PATRICK LIU | DIRECTOR - PRIVATE INVESTMENTS | $689,632 |
| LU YAN | MANAGING DIRECTOR - PUBLIC INVESTMENTS | $684,238 |
| CYNTHIA PEKRUL | CFO & SECRETARY | $459,149 |
| JOHN CRIST | PORTFOLIO SPECIALIST - GLOBAL EQUITIES | $303,333 |
| DWIGHT DOZIER | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | $299,414 |
| ROBERT THOMPSON | INVESTMENT OFFICER | $252,775 |
| MICHELLE JONES | ASSISTANT CONTROLLER | $235,978 |
Sources
Last verified Jul 4, 2026 from public career and organization materials.
Fact notes
- Website (gtf.gatech.edu)Parent organization overview, Pool purpose, Governance · checked Jul 4, 2026
- Manual research (gtf.gatech.edu)Institution type, Capital pool, Headquarters · checked Jul 4, 2026
- Website (pipelineroad.com)Estimated AUM, Investment model, Investment approach, Asset allocation, Investment team, Investment office page · checked Jul 4, 2026
Profile and job sources
- Manual research (gtf.gatech.edu)Manual research · checked Jul 4, 2026
- Website (pipelineroad.com)Website · checked Jul 4, 2026
- Website (careers.gatech.edu)Website · checked Jul 4, 2026
- Website (gtf.gatech.edu)Website · checked Jul 4, 2026
- Primary job/profile sourceJob posting · checked Jul 4, 2026