Lewis & Clark College Endowment

Lewis & Clark College manages an endowment based in Portland, Oregon. Established in 1887, the endowment consists of individual funds established for a variety of purposes. The endowment includes both donor-restricted endowment funds and funds designated by the board of trustees to function as endowments. The long-term financial objective for the endowment is to preserve and enhance the value of the principal to provide a stable stream of earnings in perpetuity supporting the college's spending needs. The assets of the endowment are managed by the board of trustees.