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Helping Endowments and Foundations Maximize Their Impact

For more than 50 years, we’ve advised endowments and foundations on long-term investment strategies that support their missions and sustain their impact.

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  • 50+
    years as an independent, global investment firm
  • 95%
    average annual client retention rate**
  • 580+
    Endowment & Foundation clients*
*As of December 31, 2025. **Not indicative of client satisfaction. Average annual rate for five years ending December 31, 2025.

How We Serve Endowments & Foundations

Why a customized portfolio matters

We understand the investment challenges non-profit investors face. We also believe every institution is different. That’s why our investment teams work to understand each client’s needs. We build customized portfolios that align with each client’s long-term investment objectives, risk tolerances, liquidity needs, and other enterprise considerations.

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*As of December 31, 2025. **Not indicative of client satisfaction. Average annual rate for five years ending December 31, 2025.

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Meet Margaret Chen

Margaret Chen, Global Head of Endowment & Foundation Practice

  • Q.

    Why choose Cambridge Associates?

    A.

    Our clients get the best of both worlds. They work directly with their investment team but have the research and back-office support of a larger firm.

  • Q.

    What makes Cambridge Associates a good fit?

    A.

    We’re agnostic between advisory and OCIO. We listen hard to what the institution wants and will introduce them to the team that we think best meets their needs.

  • Q.

    Why have you stayed?

    A.

    I’ve been here for more than 25 years because of our people. Our colleagues always start with what’s best for the client, period. And our people are always seeking out new sources of alpha for client portfolios. It’s exciting.

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