Abstract
Foundations divide roughly into two groups in their investment behavior. Most follow an inactive, risk‐averse style, focusing on income maximization rather than total return. Another, smaller group of foundations are more activist and aggressive, focusing on total return. This article analyzes the investment performance associated with these different approaches, showing that while a significant number of foundations are performing well, many others lag in their investment returns.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 239-253 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Nonprofit Management and Leadership |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1993 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Strategy and Management