Year in Review 2024-25

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client profile Saint Ignatius on Aligning Portfolio and Values

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As we strengthen our endowment, we’re investing in the future of our students and our community. We’re able to keep Saint Ignatius affordable, attract exceptional educators, and ensure every student has the opportunity to change their life’s trajectory. That’s the true measure of our success.”

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Saint Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school in Chicago, is committed to providing a high-quality, financially accessible education to a diverse student body. The school became the first Catholic institution in the country to implement an Emerging Manager Policy for its endowment, focusing on allocating capital to top-performing investment firms at least 51% owned by women or people of color. With support from its Board and executive staff, Saint Ignatius worked with Cambridge Associates to restructure its portfolio to increase exposure to these managers, particularly in private investments—resulting in a portfolio that generated competitive returns and outperformed its benchmark. By measuring diversity across ownership and leadership, and setting ambitious goals, Saint Ignatius continues to expand educational access and opportunity. The school hopes its pioneering work will inspire other Catholic institutions to follow suit, furthering the impact of mission-driven investing for generations to come.

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martin cabrera chairman of the endowment committee, st. ignatius college prep

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