University of South Carolina Educational Foundation manages an endowment fund based in Columbia, South Carolina. Established in 1956, the foundation supports the University of South Carolina in all of its educational, research, instructional, scientific, literary, service, charitable, and outreach endeavors. The assets of the foundation are managed by the Board of Directors.University of South Carolina Educational Foundation's investment portfolio is valued at over $491.3 million, with investments in domestic and international equity, fixed income, real estate, hedge funds, private natural resources, and private equity.