UC San Diego Foundation

UC San Diego Foundation manages an endowment fund that is based in San Diego, California. Established in 1972, the non-profit foundation was formed in response to the university's recognition that private support is essential for maintaining and enhancing the margin of excellence at UC San Diego. The foundation helps UC San Diego obtain private gifts in support of research, teaching, and public service and manages the gift assets. It seeks to invest the private gifts in the form of cash and real or personal property and manages the funds either as endowments or as funds available for current expenditure. The assets of the endowment are managed by the board of trustees.