Stanford University endowment
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Investment management |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Key people | Robert Wallace (CEO & CIO) |
| AUM | US$36.5 billion (FY '23) |
| Owner | Stanford University |
| Website | stanford.edu smc |
The Stanford University endowment includes real estate and other investments valued at $36.5 billion as of August 31, 2023, and is one of the four largest academic endowments in the United States. The endowment consists of $29.9 billion in a merged pool of assets and $6.6 billion of real estate near the main campus. Along with Stanford's pension assets, working capital, and non-cash gifts, the endowment is managed by Stanford Management Company (SMC), a Stanford-owned investment management company.