Southern Methodist University Endowment Overview
- Type
- Endowment
- Professionals
- 13

- AUM
- 00.00
- Commitments
- 21
Southern Methodist University Endowment General Information
Description
Southern Methodist University (SMU) manages an endowment fund which is based in Dallas, Texas. The endowment assets are invested in a diversified portfolio designed to ensure current support as well as growth for the future. The SMU endowment comprises hundreds of named endowment fund that fall into two main categories: those restricted to specific areas and needs, such as scholarships, professorships, academic programs and campus life; and unrestricted endowments that support the university's mission. Investment in the SMU endowment provides long-term funding to enhance student quality, faculty and academic excellence and the campus experience. Annual Income from the endowment provides vital support for the university, which relies on tuition and annual gifts. The assets of the endowment fund are managed by the office of the Treasurer and an investment committee appointed by the board of trustees of the university.
Contact Information
- 6425 Boaz Lane
- Dallas, TX 75205
- United States
Southern Methodist University Endowment Commitments (21)
Fund Name | Fund Manager | Fund Location | Vintage | Fund Size | Commitment Date | Commitment |
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0000 0000 0000000 000 | Blue Sage Capital | Austin, TX | 2019 | 00000 | 0000-00-00 | |
000 0000000 00 | 000 0000000 | London, United Kingdom | 2018 | 00.000 | 0000-00-00 | 000.00 |
0000000000 0000 000000 | 0000000000 00000 | London, United Kingdom | 2008 | 00.000 | 0000-00-00 | 00.000 |
000000 00000 00000000 0 | 000000 00000 000 | Dallas, TX | 2008 | 0000 | ||
000000 0000 000 | 000000 0000000 | London, United Kingdom | 2007 | 00000 | 0000-00-00 | 000.00 |
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Target PE:Current PE:42.00 % Actual
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Target Real Estate:Real Estate:42.00 % Actual
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Southern Methodist University Endowment Team (34)
Name | Title | Office |
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R. Gerald Turner Ph.D | President | Dallas, TX |
Rakesh Dahiya | Chief Investment Officer | Dallas, TX |
Joseph Cahoon | Director of Folsom Institute for Real Estate | Dallas, TX |
Philip Griffin | Director of Investments | Dallas, TX |
Brad Demicco | Director of Private Markets | Dallas, TX |
Southern Methodist University Endowment Board Members (6)
Name | Representing | Role | Since |
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David Miller | Self | Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees | 000 0000 |
Kelly Compton | Southern Methodist University Endowment | Secretary of the Board of Trustees | 000 0000 |
Robert Dedman Jr. | Southern Methodist University Endowment | Chairman of the Board of Trustees | 000 0000 |