Wesleyan University manages an endowment fund which is based in Middletown, Connecticut. The primary objective of the Wesleyan Endowment is to provide enduring support for the academic mission of the University by releasing a sustainable and reliable flow of funds to the operating budget. The endowment is invested for the long-term maximum return objective with appropriate consideration for controlling risk and the university's cash needs. The Wesleyan University Investments Office offers guidance and makes recommendations to the investment committee in the ongoing management, evaluation, and growth of the university's endowment.Wesleyan University Endowment's investment portfolio is valued at over $1.08 billion, with investments in domestic and international equities, fixed income, alternatives, and cash.