Harvard University Endowment Posts 9.6% Gain, Reaches $53.2 Billion
Harvard University’s endowment realized a 9.6% gain for Fiscal Year 2024, a significant improvement over last year’s 2.3% increase. Its value now stands at $53.2 billion.
Harvard Endowment Grows to $53.2 Billion on Strong Returns During Turbulent Year
The strong returns came despite a drop in endowment gifts to $368 million compared with $561 million in the previous year. But Harvard said current use gifts rose by 9% to $528 million. A number of prominent donors, including hedge fund manager Kenneth Griffin, halted their giving amid the crisis.
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The Ivy League school’s portfolio of private equity, hedge funds, real estate, and other investments gained 9.6 percent in the fiscal year that ended June 30.
Harvard Endowment Jumps to $53.2 Billion, Delivers 9.6% Returns in 2024
The value of Harvard’s endowment grew to $53.2 billion after the Harvard Management Company boasted a 9.6 percent return on its investments in fiscal year 2024 — the first year the endowment has increased in value since 2021.
Harvard endowment grows over 9%, passes $53 billion
Harvard’s industry-leading endowment surpassed $53 billion last fiscal year thanks to investment gains of 9.6%, beating many of its peers who have reported numbers so far this fall.
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