Brown has a $7 billion endowment. Could it be used to weather funding cuts?

Brown has a $7 billion endowment. Could it be used to weather funding cuts?

As of June 30, 2024, the University's endowment - a collection of invested funds from donors dating back to 1769 - sits at $7.2 billion.Although most of these funds are invested in a portfolio of financial assets to support the University in perpetuity, a portion of the endowment is taken to contribute to the University's operating budget each year. In fiscal year 2025, the University's operating budget is set at $1.83 billion - with endowment f…

Federal funding cuts & looming endowment tax threaten the future of higher education

The Trump administration’s reckless policy initiatives jeopardize the entire economy and throw into question whether America remains a land of opportunity or becomes a nation where only the rich can afford a top education and good jobs. The financial foundations of America’s universities are under siege, as deep federal funding cuts and a looming taxContinue reading "Federal funding cuts & looming endowment tax threaten the future of higher educ…