Creighton University manages an endowment fund which is based in Omaha, Nebraska. The funds generated from the endowment enables the university to further strengthen the quality of programs and service, beyond levels that tuition and fees can support. The majority of the university's investments are held in a pooled endowment fund that is consolidated into one financial statement for the university. The endowment fund is governed by a board of trustees.Creighton University Endowment's investment portfolio is valued at $587.02 million, with investments in domestic and international equities, real estate, corporate bonds, fixed income, private equity, hedge funds, and other investments.