The Trinity University Endowment

More than an investment portfolio, the endowment is a promise — enabling Trinity to navigate uncertainty, seize opportunity, and prepare students for lives of leadership, service, and accomplishment. 

An endowment is a long-term investment fund designed to support the University forever. Gifts are invested, and a portion of annual returns is distributed to fund scholarships, faculty positions, academic programs, and campus priorities.

This model allows Trinity to:

• Expand access to financial aid
• Recruit and retain exceptional faculty
• Strengthen academic and residential life
• Invest in innovation and research
• Plan confidently for the future

In fiscal year 2025, Trinity’s endowment surpassed $2 billion — a milestone reflecting strong investment performance and generous philanthropic support.

This achievement expands access to a Trinity education, strengthens faculty excellence, and enhances student opportunity. It reinforces our commitment to academic distinction and a transformative student experience.

Trinity manages the endowment with a long-term, disciplined investment strategy designed to preserve and grow resources for future generations. The portfolio is globally diversified across asset classes, including public equities, private equity and venture capital, real assets, hedge funds, and fixed income.

The endowment consists of the Long-Term Investment Pool (LTIP) — Trinity’s primary investment pool, managed by the Board of Trustees’ Investments Committee and the Office of Investments — and Funds Held-in-Trust (FHIT), which are managed by third parties on the University’s behalf. Approximately 58% of LTIP funds are donor-restricted endowed funds for designated purposes. The remainder are Board-designated funds supporting key University priorities.

To ensure transparency and accountability, Trinity follows a formal Statement of Investment Responsibility to guide its investment decisions.