Institutional Index Funds - IIF

The vast majority of UT System institutional funds are expected to be expended within five years. Nevertheless, a significant portion of funds classified as institutional funds represents long-term capital reserves such as depreciation reserves. For such funds where achievement of replacement cost and preservation of purchasing power are significant objectives, UTIMCO created the Institutional Index Funds (IIFs). These funds consist of a U.S. debt index fund (DIF) and a U.S. equity index fund (EIF) and are designed to offer higher expected returns than those available with the STF and the SITF. Prior to January 31, 2006, all units were liquidated and were invested in the Short Term Fund.

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An endowment is a permanent investment in the future of the University. Endowed funds are invested, rather than used as cash for immediate needs. A portion of the earnings from an endowment is distributed to the University. The remainder is added back into the principal, ensuring steady growth of the endowment. Private endowments are primarily invested in units of the Long Term Fund.

Development staffs at each campus or at the U.T. System are available to assist donors to structure gifts to provide the greatest positive impact to the institution and the donor. To contact a development officer at one of the 15 U.T. System institutions, or at the U.T. System itself, please see our list of campus development offices or contact the U.T. System Development Office.

For more information concerning existing endowments, please visit the U.T. System Estates and Trusts website.