Foundations and Endowments Specialty Practice

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1 The facts don t speak for themselves; someone has to speak for the facts. Milton Friedman, economist In recent months, a litany of editorials and academic studies have focused on the state of the nation for foundation Head of Institutional Investments Why are so many investment professionals, boards and investment committees concerned about recent investment returns? 8.8% Period FY 01 (June) 3-Year 5-Year 10-Year 60/40 Model s * Total Institutions >$1BN NACUBO $501MM -$1BN $ MM $51-100MM $5-50MM Under $5MM Total Period Institutions Domestic Equity Fixed Income International Equity Alternative Assets Short-Term Investments/ Cash >$1BN NACUBO $501MM -$1BN $ MM $51-100MM $5-50MM Under $5MM

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