The NIU Foundation

Our Mission
From the President of the Foundation
Board of Directors
Our Financials
Venture Grants
- Application Process
Foundation Award Winners

Assets

As of June 30, 2011, the NIU Foundation's total assets exceeded $89.1 million.

Total endowment funds managed by the NIU Foundation were at $48.9 million in market value as of June 30, 2011, an increase of $10.4 million over $38.5 million as of June 30, 2010.

The endowment earned a total return, net of fees, of 22.3 percent for the year ended June 30, 2011.

Monthly Investment Summary

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