Southern Illinois University Foundation manages an endowment fund located in Carbondale, Illinois. The earnings from endowment investments support scholarships, chairs, professorships, fellowships, basic research, as well as academic and public service progra The assets of the fund are managed and governed by the board of directors.Southern Illinois University Carbondale Endowment's investment portfolio is valued at USD151.14 million with investments in domestic and international equities, fixed income, real estate, hedge fund, cash, and private equity.