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The Wallace Foundation

private foundation endowment/investment portfolio1 — New York.

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Overview

Arts Every young person deserves to learn about and make art.1

The Wallace Foundation's investment pool supports the organization's philanthropic mission and grantmaking capacity.1

Investment program

Estimated AUM
$1.8B as of Dec 31, 20232
Capital pool
private foundation endowment/investment portfolio1
Investment model
The Wallace Foundation uses an internal CIO-led investment model in which the CIO oversees endowment strategy and portfolio construction and leads manager-selection work, with Board Investment Committee involvement.3
Investment approach
Arts Education Creative Expression, Caring Relationships, and Career Pathways A Guide to Youth Outcomes in Community Arts Programs New report identifies long-term benefits of youth participation in community arts programs, from well-being to future trajectories.4
Spending support
Not listed yet
Spending policy
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Asset allocation
Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: infrastructure, fixed income.5
Performance
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Governance
Board of Directors Meet the Board Get Updates ✗ Get the Latest Updates Sign up to receive our monthly email newsletter and news from Wallace.1
Investment team
Sophia Tsai became Chief Investment Officer effective March 2, 2026, overseeing the $1.8 billion endowment, leading the investment team, and working with the Board Investment Committee.3
Unfunded commitments
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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 (wallacefoundation.org)Parent organization overview, Pool purpose, Capital pool, Governance · checked Jul 25, 2026
  2. Form 990 (projects.propublica.org)Estimated AUM · checked Sep 1, 2026
  3. Website (wallacefoundation.org)Investment model, Investment team · checked Aug 6, 2026
  4. Job posting (wallacefoundation.org)Investment approach · checked Jul 25, 2026
  5. Job posting (instrumentl.com)Asset allocation · checked Jul 25, 2026
  6. Website (wallacefoundation.org)Investment office page · checked Jul 25, 2026

Reports and filings

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