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Endowments & Foundations Trends Update for 2025

Walter J. Dillingham Jr., CFA
Director of Endowments & Foundations National Practice

April 18, 2025

3 min read

In a fast-changing world, endowments are still on the A-list

In these changing times, many nonprofits are reassessing their strategic plans, endowment strategies, and fundraising goals. Many have decided to start or grow their endowment programs to build their financial strength, enhance revenues, and provide a cushion in times of stress. Diversification of revenue is a key theme and endowment programs have become more of a priority and main area of focus for many nonprofits, especially during the current period of federal agency cutbacks.

Endowment programs are becoming more of a priority and a key focus for many nonprofits. At the same time, we believe that nonprofits that take a holistic approach in their endowment building will have more successful endowment programs long term.

This report provides timely insights and trend updates for nonprofits that are seeking to build out their endowment programs. The Wilmington Trust OCIO/Endowments & Foundations team categorizes them as investment trends and fundraising trends, since these are the two key ways to grow endowment funds.

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Wilmington Trust is a registered service mark used in connection with various fiduciary and non-fiduciary services offered by certain subsidiaries of M&T Bank Corporation including, but not limited to, Manufacturers & Traders Trust Company (M&T Bank), Wilmington Trust Company (WTC) operating in Delaware only, Wilmington Trust, N.A. (WTNA), Wilmington Trust Investment Advisors, Inc. (WTIA), Wilmington Funds Management Corporation (WFMC), Wilmington Trust Asset Management, LLC (WTAM), and Wilmington Trust Investment Management, LLC (WTIM). Such services include trustee, custodial, agency, investment management, and other services. International corporate and institutional services are offered through M&T Bank Corporation’s international subsidiaries. Loans, credit cards, retail and business deposits, and other business and personal banking services and products are offered by M&T Bank. Member, FDIC.
M&T Bank Corporation’s European subsidiaries (Wilmington Trust (UK) Limited, Wilmington Trust (London) Limited, Wilmington Trust SP Services (London) Limited, Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Limited, Wilmington Trust SP Services (Frankfurt) GmbH and Wilmington Trust SAS) provide international corporate and institutional services.
WTIA, WFMC, WTAM, and WTIM are investment advisors registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Registration with the SEC does not imply any level of skill or training. Additional Information about WTIA, WFMC, WTAM, and WTIM is also available on the SEC's website at adviserinfo.sec.gov.
Private Banking is the marketing name for an offering of M&T Bank deposit and loan products and services. Custom credit advisors are M&T Bank employees. Loans, retail and business deposits, and other personal and business banking services and products are offered by M&T Bank Equal Housing Lender. Bank NMLS #381076. Member FDIC.
M&T Bank Equal Housing Lender. Bank NMLS #381076. Member FDIC.
Investment and Insurance Products • Are NOT Deposits • Are NOT FDIC Insured • Are NOT Insured By Any Federal Government Agency • Have NO Bank Guarantee • May Go Down In Value
Investing involves risks and you may incur a profit or a loss. Past performance cannot guarantee future results. This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the sale of any security or service. It is not designed or intended to provide financial, tax, legal, accounting, or other professional advice since such advice always requires consideration of individual circumstances. There is no assurance that any investment, financial or estate planning strategy will be successful.

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