Common Fund for Nonprofit Organizations
The Common Fund for Nonprofit Organizations is one of the largest nonprofit asset management firms headquartered in Wilton, Connecticut. Founded in 1971, it serves nonprofit institutions including educational organizations, pension funds, family offices, and other long-term investors. The firm provides investment management, fund management, investment advice, and educational activities focused on enhancing the financial resources of the nonprofit sector. Commonfund employs professional investment managers and supports its clients through research and outsourced CIO services. As of June 2024, the organization reported over $4.8 billion in total assets and employs over 130 professionals.
Investment Strategy
Commonfund focuses on long-term portfolio management for nonprofits, emphasizing commingled investment pools for educational institutions, as well as private equity and outsourced CIO solutions for a broader array of nonprofit clients. Their strategy leverages professional institutional investment expertise to deliver diversified asset allocation, risk management, and stakeholder-aligned returns. Commonfund’s philosophy also includes providing investment research, educational programs, and tailored portfolio management for mission-driven organizations, with a goal to preserve and grow endowment assets for stability and future grant-making capacity.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (26)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF TR | 63.48% | $614.6M | 994,712 | $418.81 | $617.85 | -$2.0M |
V VOO | VANGUARD INDEX FDS | 7.87% | $76.2M | 134,121 | $468.80 | $568.03 | +$9.9M |
A ACWI | ISHARES TR | 6.88% | $66.6M | 518,042 | $119.06 | $128.60 | +$13.9M |
I IVV | ISHARES TR | 3.29% | $31.8M | 51,239 | $572.23 | $620.90 | -$15.3M |
A AGG | ISHARES TR | 3.04% | $29.4M | 296,732 | $99.31 | $99.20 | +$8.9M |