Investment Information

Pooled Investment Portfolios



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Pooled Investment Portfolio, June 30, 2010
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Pooled Investment Portfolio, December 31, 2009


 
Investment Policy 
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Investment Policy




Strategic Asset Allocation

Financial gifts to the Community Foundation's Pooled Investment Portfolio are managed by professional investment firms. Assets are spread among asset classes, risk factors, investment-management organizations, economic sectors and industries. The Community Foundation's Pooled Investment Portfolio may use mutual funds or separate-account management to implement the investment strategies. To achieve the necessary investment returns, the Community Foundation's Pooled Investment Portfolio assumes appropriate levels of risk associated with capital markets. Total fund risk is measured and evaluated using sophisticated techniques and measurement systems to avoid unnecessary risks.

Asset Allocation

Total Equity                                          60%

Total Fixed Income                                15%

Total Other Alternatives                          25%

For more detailed asset allocation information please see page 13 of the Investment Policy.




Historical Returns


 

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Investment Committee

Oversight of the Community Foundation's investments is the responsibility of the Foundation's Investment Committee. Some of the Committee's specific accountabilities include setting and monitoring investment performance goals; developing and assessing the asset allocation strategy; evaluating, selecting and monitoring individual investment managers; and, recommending the Community Foundation's spending policy to the Board.

Fred Weitz, Investment Chair
Roger K. Brooks
Johnny Danos
Mike Finnegan*
Mary Gottschalk*
Roger Grefe*
J. Barry Griswell
Brian Hart*
Paul Hayes*
Kyle J. Krause - ExOfficio
Mark Oman
Milton P. Wilkins, Jr.*, Hammond Associates, Inc. Investment Consultant
Karla Jones-Weber*, Staff Professional

* indicates non-board member

Investment managers, detailed investment asset information and investment fee information available upon request.
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