endowment

December 3, 2020
$5M gift from Breach family endows Law School deanship

The Breach Family Foundation and Law School alumnus David A. Breach have committed $5 million to the U-M Law School to permanently endow the David A. Breach Deanship.
October 22, 2020
Endowment provides increased funding for U-M operations

U-M’s endowment continued to provide funding for operations totaling $391 million, up more than 6 percent from a year earlier. The endowment was valued at $12.5 billion as of June 30.
October 17, 2019
U-M endowment up $500M after another strong year

The value of U-M’s endowment rose to $12.4 billion, and its 20-year annualized return of 9.2 percent ranks U-M in the top decile for long-term investment performance among university endowments.
October 18, 2018
U-M endowment up $1B over last year with strong rate of return

The value of U-M’s endowment climbed to $11.9 billion in fiscal year 2018, $1 billion more than a year ago. The rate of return for the fiscal year was 10.7 percent.
September 13, 2018
University leaders reaffirm support of successful investment practices

University leaders are reaffirming support for the university’s investment practices while refuting new claims by the Detroit Free Press that imply wrongdoing on the part of the university and its regents in regard to interactions with university donors.
September 13, 2018
Additional statement from U-M Regent Andrea Fischer Newman

University of Michigan Regent Andrea Fischer Newman shared this additional statement following the publication of a story today in the Detroit Free Press: I love the University of Michigan and have been honored to serve its students and community. Transparency and accountability are two of my core principles, which is why I was appalled that…
March 29, 2018
University will increase transparency on investment matters

As a further expression of its commitment to transparency and appropriate governance regarding investments, U-M will implement several changes to its practices.
October 19, 2017
U-M endowment rebounds to $10.9B with 13.8 percent return

New investments through the Victors for Michigan fundraising campaign and a strong rate of return on investments pushed the U-M endowment’s market value to $10.9 billion at the end of the 2017 fiscal year.
October 20, 2016
U-M endowment provides strong support for campus operations

U-M’s long-term investment strategy continues to provide a steady stream of endowment funding, with fiscal year 2016 distributions to the general fund exceeding $300 million for the first time.
October 15, 2015
University endowment valued at $10 billion in FY 2015

The total value of U-M’s endowment increased to $10 billion in fiscal year 2015, with distributions increasing to $294.5 million, and a 3.5 percent return on investment.