Washington University in St. Louis manages an endowment fund which is based in Saint Louis, Missouri. The earnings from endowment investments support scholarships, chairs, professorships, fellowships, basic research, academic, and public service progra The assets are managed by the board of trustees and the University council.Washington University in St. Louis Endowment's investment portfolio is valued at $8.01 billion, with investments in domestic and international equity, fixed income, private equity, real assets, hedge funds, natural resources, and cash.