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TIFF
Fund of fund · Founded 1991 · Radnor Township, United States
Who TIFF is.
- Historical Background
- The Investment Fund for Foundations (TIFF) was established in 1991 through a collaboration of the MacArthur and Rockefeller foundations. It was conceived as a cooperative vehicle for non-profit foundations to pool their endowment funds, enabling access to investment strategies utilized by larger institutions.
- Source of Capital
- TIFF's capital is sourced from a variety of institutional clients, including endowments, foundations, registered investment advisors (RIAs), and family offices. As of mid-2022, the firm managed approximately $8 billion in assets, including committed capital.
- Major Events
- In a strategic shift, TIFF announced its intention to transition from its non-profit status to a for-profit entity, a move aimed at enhancing its ability to attract and retain talent.
- Allocation Strategy
- The firm provides comprehensive Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) services and specializes in private market solutions. TIFF employs a research-driven investment process with the objective of achieving long-term capital appreciation for its clients.
The funds TIFF backs.
TIFF is a limited partner in 108 funds. 19 of them place in the Power Law Investor Ranking; those lead, best-ranked first.
How TIFF’s fund book is spread.
The 108 funds TIFF backs, by where the manager is headquartered and how many funds that manager has raised.
Where those managers are based
By fund headquarters, across the 106 of 108 with a location on record.
- North America 7369%
- Europe 2725%
- Rest of world 66%
United States 73 · United Kingdom 16 · Australia 4 · France 4
How established those managers are
Managers grouped by how many funds they have raised — across the 54 of 108 with a fund history on record.
The companies TIFF backs directly.
TIFF holds 2 companies directly, separate from the funds it commits to as a limited partner.
Other LPs.
Other funds of funds in the Power Law LP ranking, closest to TIFF by combined power-law score — North America first, then the nearest worldwide.