Wesleyan Endowments FAQ
- What return did the endowment have in fiscal year 2020, and what is the current value of the endowment?
The endowment generated a 8.8% return in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020. The endowment pool value increased to a balance of $1.13 billion at the fiscal year-end, up from $1.08 billion 12 months prior.
- What percentage of Wesleyan's operating budget does the endowment fund?
In fiscal year 2020, the endowment supported 20% of the University’s operating budget, contributing $43.5 million, mostly toward financial aid and academics.
- How does the Wesleyan Fund contribute to the endowment?
Gifts to the Wesleyan Fund play a crucial role in supporting operations at Wesleyan, including the academic and residential life of every student. While annual fund gifts are not added to the endowment, meeting our annual goals for the Wesleyan Fund offsets the need to fund operations from the endowment.