Grinnell College Investment Office

Overview

Private liberal arts college in Grinnell, Iowa.¹

Endowment supports the college’s educational mission, financial aid, and operations.¹

Estimated AUM: $2.9B as of Jun 30, 2025³
Capital pool: College endowment²
Investment model: In partnership with the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees, we steward the endowment through thoughtful asset allocation, manager selection, and risk management, guided by rigorous research and a strong sense of fiduciary responsibility.¹
Investment approach: Grinnell is legally required to protect and prudently grow assets in the endowment investment portfolio over time to ensure the endowment remains an enduring resource that provides long-term student support and advances Grinnell’s mission and priorities.¹
Spending support: FY2025 payout was reported at $146.6 million.¹
Spending policy: Not listed yet
Asset allocation: Not listed yet¹
Performance: Not listed yet
Governance: In partnership with the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees, we steward the endowment through thoughtful asset allocation, manager selection, and risk management, guided by rigorous research and a strong sense of fiduciary responsibility.¹
Investment team: The key takeaway is that the endowment is well-positioned to meet near-term obligations and maintain resilience over the long term even in adverse market conditions,” said Chief Investment Officer Jainen Thayer.¹
Unfunded commitments: Not listed yet
Source freshness: Last verified Jul 4, 2026 · Verified

Last verified Jul 4, 2026 from public career and organization materials.

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