Middlebury College Endowment

What is Middlebury College Endowment?

Middlebury College Endowment is an endowment fund based in Middlebury, Vermont, responsible for managing the financial assets of Middlebury College. With its investment portfolio valued at approximately $1.15 billion, the fund supports the financial stability and long-term growth of the college.

The endowment's earnings contribute to various crucial aspects of academic life, including scholarships, chairs, professorships, fellowships, and basic research, as well as public service programs.

It holds a diverse range of investments that span across domestic and international equity, fixed income, private equity, and cash. The fund is governed by a board of trustees who oversee its management and strategic investment decisions. The investment approach is designed to balance the fund's growth with risk management, aiming to ensure consistent support for the college's activities while also seeking to enhance the fund's value over time.

Middlebury College itself is a prominent educational institution offering immersive and globally engaged experiences through its undergraduate college, graduate programs, and specialized schools including the Middlebury Institute of International Studies, the Middlebury Language Schools, the Middlebury C.V.

Starr Schools Abroad, the Middlebury Bread Loaf School of English, and the Middlebury Bread Loaf Writers Conference.

Middlebury's educational philosophy emphasizes immersive learning environments, critical thinking, and compassionate doing. The college fosters an expansive education built on interdisciplinary liberal arts and sciences, preparing students to lead consequential and creative lives.

As part of its mission, Middlebury aspires to equip students to address global challenges, which aligns with the endowment's goal of providing a stable financial foundation to support such endeavors. While Middlebury College Endowment is not a traditional investment firm, its role in securing the financial future of Middlebury College is pivotal, affecting countless students, faculty, and the broader educational community connected to the college.