Sewanee - The University of the South manages an endowment which is based in Sewanee, Tennessee. The earnings from endowment investments support scholarships, financial aid, staff, basic research as well as academics. The assets are managed by the Board of Trustees.Sewanee-The University of the South Endowment's investment portfolio is valued at over $408.76 million, with investments in private equity, real estate, hedge funds, real assets, natural resources, publicly-traded equities, fixed income securities, and cash.