Grinnell College

Budget

Grinnell has a large endowment relative to most other institutions, and one of the highest per-capita endowment levels in the country. In raw size it is within the top forty in the country, and has had one of the top return rates in recent years. Warren Buffett, a Grinnell trustee, helped guide the endowment in the late 70's and early 80's. Today, endowment revenue is split between the base budget and Capital Reserve Fund (which helps pay for the extensive construction currently occuring on campus). However, for much-debated reasons, Grinnell's comprehensive fee has grown much faster than inflation in recent years.

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