Illinois Wesleyan University manages an endowment fund that is based in Bloomington, Illinois. The fund provides annual funding which strengthens the university's financial position and also supports the strategic initiatives of the university. The fund is governed by the board of trustees of the university.Illinois Wesleyan University Endowment's investment portfolio is valued at $206.19 million as of June 30, 2019, with investments in domestic and international equities, fixed income, hedge funds, real estate, private equity, and cash. The total annual return for the year 2019 is 1.7%.