Butler University manages an endowment fund which is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The endowment fund provides annual funding in the form of income from investments, gifts, and donations from alumnae which supports the strategic initiatives of the university. The assets of the fund are managed and governed by the board of trustees.Butler University Endowment's investment portfolio is valued at $355.76 million, with investments in domestic and international equity, fixed income, private equity, real estate, cash, and hedge funds.