Bryant University manages an endowment fund which is based in Smithfield, Rhode Island. The university's endowment consists of 45 individual funds established for a variety of purposes, including both donor-restricted endowment funds and funds designated by the Board of Trustees to function as an endowment. The purpose of the University's Endowment Fund is to support the educational mission of the University by providing a reliable source of funds for current and future use. The endowment fund is governed by the Board of Trustees.Bryant University Endowment's investment portfolio is valued at $183.8 million, with investments in domestic and international equities, fixed income, hedge funds, private equity, cash.