University of Maryland Foundation, Inc.
The University of Maryland Foundation, Inc. (also known as University System of Maryland Foundation Inc) is a nonprofit, charitable foundation headquartered in Adelphi, Maryland. Founded over 40 years ago, it serves as the philanthropic and investment management arm for the University System of Maryland, supporting more than 20 institutional clients and directly benefiting over 200,000 students, faculty, and staff. The foundation manages endowment assets, accepts and prudently manages gifts and donations, and distributes funds for student aid, faculty support, and other university-related needs. It operates as an endowment and gift management organization supporting the mission and priorities of Maryland's public higher education institutions.
Investment Strategy
The Foundation invests its endowment across a professionally managed, diversified portfolio covering a range of asset classes to manage risk and optimize returns. Strategies include allocation to public equities, fixed income, alternative investments, and private capital. The investment approach emphasizes prudent risk management, capital preservation, and maximizing long-term growth while supporting liquidity needs for ongoing university initiatives. The Foundation's philosophy is to provide sustainable, reliable funding for its beneficiaries through broad diversification and engagement with leading investment managers, adjusting strategy as market dynamics and institutional needs evolve.
Top Holdings
Equity Positions (3)
| Ticker | Security | Weight | Market Value | Shares | Avg Cost | Price | Change (QoQ) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
V VPL | VANGUARD INTL EQUITY INDEX FHS | 69.61% | $11.5M | 140,307 | $71.52 | $82.18 | -$4.5M |
B BRK-A | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC DEL | 17.60% | $2.9M | 4 | $339590.00 | $728800.00 | -$279.0K |
C CRBN | ISHARES TR | 12.79% | $2.1M | 10,000 | $129.41 | $211.82 | +$206.0K |