California State University San Marcos Foundation (CSUSM Foundation) manages an endowment fund which is based in San Marcos, California. Established in 2009, the foundation focuses on attracting gifts to the University and to assist the University in accumulating and managing endowment, student loan, and student scholarship funds. The foundation is managed by the board of directors.California State University San Marcos Foundation's investment portfolio is valued at over $37.40 million, with investments in domestic and international equity, fixed income, infrastructure, hedge fund, real assets & natural resources, real estate, private equity, and cash.