Mississippi State University Foundation

Overview

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

Estimated AUM: $1B as of Jun 30, 2025²
Capital pool: University endowment (managed by affiliated 501(c)(3) foundation)¹
Investment model: The Board and Committee have the discretion to delegate this responsibility to other parties such as bank custodians, EIMs, and investment managers that work in a fiduciary capacity for the Foundation.³
Investment approach: The long-term investment objectives of the Foundation are as follows: Exceed an average annual real (inflation-adjusted) return of 5.5%.³
Spending support: Not listed yet
Spending policy: Not listed yet
Asset allocation: Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: private equity, real estate, public markets, fixed income.¹
Performance: Not listed yet
Governance: Under the guidance of a board of directors and the university's vice president for development and alumni, the Foundation administers most of the institution’s fundraising activities and endowment funds totaling more than $1.0 billion (as of June 30, 2025).¹
Investment team: Not listed yet¹
Unfunded commitments: Not listed yet
Source freshness: Last verified Jul 21, 2026 · Needs review

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

Website (msufoundation.com)Parent organization overview, Pool purpose, Capital pool, Asset allocation, Governance, Investment team · checked Jul 25, 2026
Website (msstate.edu)Estimated AUM · checked Jul 25, 2026
Website (msufoundation.com)Investment model, Investment approach, Investment office page · checked Jul 25, 2026