Colorado State University Foundation (CSU Foundation) manages an endowment fund which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. Established in 1970, the purpose of the foundation is to assist in the promotion, development, and enhancement of the facilities and educational programs and opportunities of the faculty, students, and alumni of the Colorado State University. The earnings from endowment investments support scholarships, chairs, professorships, fellowships, basic research, as well as academic and public service progra The endowment is managed by the executive management team.Colorado State University Foundation's investment portfolio is valued at $512.53 million, with investments in fixed income, domestic and international equity, hedge funds, private equity, and cash.