Overview
Learn More Throughout the centuries, education has been one of humanity's highest aspirations It is this same calling that drives the University of Louisville Foundation whose work is exclusively for the charitable and educational purposes of the University of Louisville and its affiliates.1
University of Louisville Foundation's endowment capital supports long-term institutional spending and mission continuity.1
Investment program
- Estimated AUM
- $1.6B as of Mar 31, 20262
- Capital pool
- university endowment (nonprofit foundation managing the University of Louisville's endowment and related assets)1
- Investment model
- The Foundation employs Prime Buchholz as its chief investment partner. Prime Buchholz develops the investment approach with the Investment Subcommittee and directs implementation under the Foundation's investment policy.2
- Investment approach
- ULF invests the pooled endowment to maximize long-term returns, while simultaneously mitigating risk through maintaining a diversified portfolio.2
- Spending support
- Not listed yet
- Spending policy
- Not listed yet
- Asset allocation
- Public evidence references these asset classes or allocation areas: private equity, venture capital, real estate, public markets, fixed income.1
- Performance
- Not listed yet
- Governance
- Suite 212 Louisville, KY 40208 502-212-8200 About Committees Board of Directors Staff Real Estate Foundation Quick Links Impact News & Insights University of Louisville University of Louisville Athletics Resources FAQs Financial Information Make A Gift Organizational Documents ©2025 The University of Louisville Foundation, Inc.1
- Investment team
- The Foundation employs a Chief Investment Officer, Prime Buchholz , which develops its investment approach in concert with the committee and directs the implementation of investment strategy pursuant to a formal investment policy statement.2
- Unfunded commitments
- Not listed yet
- Source freshness
- Last verified Jul 21, 2026 · Needs review
Officer compensation
Reported on IRS Form 990, tax year 2025. Figures are as filed and include reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations plus other compensation. 24 additional officers reported no compensation.
| Name | Title | Total |
|---|---|---|
| KEITH SHERMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & COO | $342,659 |
| REGINA LANSKWERT | DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION | $176,943 |
| JUSTIN RUHL | CONTROLLER | $169,580 |
Sources
Last verified Jul 21, 2026 from public career and organization materials.
Fact notes
- Website (louisvillefoundation.org)Parent organization overview, Pool purpose, Capital pool, Asset allocation, Governance · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (louisvillefoundation.org)Estimated AUM, Investment model, Investment approach, Investment team, Investment office page · checked Jul 25, 2026
Profile and job sources
- Website (louisvillefoundation.org)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (uofl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Website (louisvillefoundation.org)Website · checked Jul 25, 2026
- Primary job/profile sourceJob posting · checked Jul 21, 2026