Welcome.
Thank you for your interest in the Williams endowment!
On this site, you can meet the Investment Office team, learn about the goals of the endowment and its investment strategy, and see how the endowment makes a meaningful impact at Williams. As you explore, I hope you will discover that Williams invests with an eye to the future as well as the present—supporting the students, faculty, and staff of today while preserving value for future generations. The college aims to take maximum advantage of long-term opportunities while managing short-term challenges and carefully adjusting priorities as needed.
Start your exploration below, or visit the FAQs page for a quick review. We hope you find everything you’re looking for—if not, please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions.
Abigail G. Wattley ’05
Chief Investment Officer
Williams Endowment
at a Glance
Investment Pool Over Time
As of 2023, the investment pool contained $3.5 billion dollars, with a 10-year annualized return of 9.9%.
Sources of Spending per Student
In 2023, over 50% of spending per student came from the endowment.