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Howard University Endowment

university endowment1 — Washington, D.C..

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Overview

Learn More About Centers and Institutions Howard Magazine Go to Howard Magazine --> Upcoming Events View All Events Howard stands as a beacon where academic prowess meets dedicated service.1

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

Investment program

Estimated AUM
$1.1B as of Jun 30, 20252
Capital pool
university endowment1
Investment model
Howard’s annual report states that external investment managers are used, while day-to-day operations, asset allocation, and portfolio management are performed by the University’s investment office under approved policies.3
Investment approach
Howard’s audited financial statements describe a diversified total-return program emphasizing global public equity, complemented by private markets, real estate, and fixed income.2
Spending support
Not listed yet
Spending policy
Not listed yet
Asset allocation
Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: private credit, hedge funds.4
Performance
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Governance
The Board’s Finance and Investment Committee is identified as having governance responsibility for the endowment’s investment program.3
Investment team
Howard’s annual report identifies an investment office responsible for day-to-day operations, asset allocation, and portfolio management. Brian Swain is identified on Howard’s official site as Deputy Chief Investment Officer.5
Unfunded commitments
Not listed yet
Source freshness
Last verified Jul 21, 2026 · Needs review

Sources

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

Fact notes

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

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