Stanford Management Company

Overview

Stanford Management Company manages Stanford University’s Merged Pool and other investment assets for long-term institutional support.¹

The endowment supports academic programs, need-blind admissions, research, and other university priorities.¹

Estimated AUM: $40.8B as of Aug 31, 2025²
Capital pool: university endowment and merged pool¹
Investment model: You will present in weekly investment team meetings, interact with investment managers, and help monitor existing investments.³
Investment approach: We offer exceptional opportunities for those interested in mission-oriented long-term investment.¹
Spending support: FY2025 reporting stated the endowment disbursed $1.9 billion.¹
Spending policy: Not listed yet
Asset allocation: Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: real estate, fixed income.³
Performance: Not listed yet
Governance: SMC is overseen by a Board of Directors appointed by the University Board of Trustees.¹
Investment team: Career Opportunities Investment Team – Summer Analyst As a summer intern, you will work on dedicated projects and gain meaningful exposure to finance and long‐term investment.³
Unfunded commitments: Not listed yet
Source freshness: Last verified Jul 4, 2026 · Verified

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

Website (smc.stanford.edu)Parent organization overview, Pool purpose, Institution type, Capital pool, Headquarters, Investment approach, Spending support, Governance, Investment office page · checked Jul 3, 2026
Website (news.stanford.edu)Estimated AUM · checked Jul 3, 2026
Job posting (smc.stanford.edu)Investment model, Asset allocation, Investment team · checked Jul 4, 2026