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University of Kansas Endowment Association (KU Endowment)

endowment1 — Lawrence, KS.

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Overview

Read more THE LIVING LAB THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CANCER CENTER'S NEW FACILITY IS ENGINEERING A CANCER-FREE FUTURE Learn more About KU Endowment As an independent, nonprofit organization and the official fundraising foundation for the University of Kansas, KU Endowment partners with donors in providing philanthropic support to build a greater KU.1

University of Kansas Endowment Association (KU Endowment)'s endowment capital supports long-term institutional spending and mission continuity.1

Investment program

Estimated AUM
$2.5B as of Jun 30, 20252
Capital pool
endowment1
Investment model
KU Endowment uses an internal Investments Division led by a senior vice president and CIO, operating under guidelines established by its Investment Committee and Board.3
Investment approach
Overview Performance Objective Target Asset Allocation In keeping with our long-term perspective, we invest our endowed, or permanent, funds with the intent that they grow steadily over time.4
Spending support
Not listed yet
Spending policy
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Asset allocation
Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: venture capital, real estate.1
Performance
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Governance
The Advancement Board supports these efforts by building awareness and partnerships and bolstering philanthropic efforts in support of education, research and patient care.1
Investment team
The Investments Division is led by James G. Clarke, SVP and CIO, with investment staff including a vice president of investments and private-equity investment personnel.5
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 (kuendowment.org)Parent organization overview, Pool purpose, Capital pool, Asset allocation, Governance · checked Jul 25, 2026
  2. Annual report (kuendowment.org)Estimated AUM · checked Jul 25, 2026
  3. Website (kuendowment.org)Investment model · checked Aug 6, 2026
  4. Website (kuendowment.org)Investment approach, Investment office page · checked Jul 25, 2026
  5. Website (kuendowment.org)Investment team · checked Aug 6, 2026

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