Incorporated as a not-for-profit
On March 15, 1991 a foundation collaborative headed by the MacArthur and Rockefeller foundations created "The Investment Fund for Foundations," a project on which they had then been working for several years.
The idea behind TIFF was as simple as it was seminal — to create a cooperative-style organization where non-profit foundations lacking sufficient internal resources could pool endowment funds to access the innovative investment techniques being utilized by large foundations and universities.
1992
DAVID SALEM NAMED TIFF’S FIRST PRESIDENT & CEO
David served for 18 years as founding president. Upon his departure TIFF managed ~$8 billion on behalf of their non-profits.
BUILDING INVESTMENT EXCELLENCE
The pursuit of investment excellence and continuous improvement are our central guiding principles.
TIFF LAUNCHES A FAMILY OF FIVE MUTUAL FUNDS
In 1994, a family of five mutual funds was created under the TIFF umbrella including US, international, emerging markets, bonds and short-term.
1994
First Core Endowment Strategy launched
From the creation of our first endowment strategy to our second our mission remains the same. We seek to develop solutions for our members’ long-term investment horizons. And while our members seek to create a better world, TIFF works behind the scenes to fuel their mission.
1997
Private Investment Strategies Launched
1999
Absolute Return Strategies Launched
We are humans helping humans who help humanity.
2001
10th Anniversary
At 10th anniversary, TIFF has over 200 members and $2B in assets
2003
Dick Flannery joins TIFF as Chief Executive officer.
2004
Comprehensive OCIO Service Launched
2007
Second Core Endowment Strategy Launched
2011
At our 20th anniversary, TIFF is serving members in 43 states
The 1st TIFF Investment Forum
Our first forum was held on October 3, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA. Keynote speakers included Charley Ellis and Ed Rendell.
2013
The 2nd TIFF Investment Forum was held on October 23, 2013 in Boston, MA. Keynote speakers included Ted Aronson and Deborah Kuenstner.
2014
The 3rd TIFF Investment Forum was held on October 22, 2014, New York, NY. Keynote speakers included Suzanne Brenner and Sandra Robertson.
JAY WILLOUGHBY JOINS TIFF AS CIO
in 2015, Jay chairs TIFF's Investment Committee. Prior to joining TIFF, Mr. Willoughby spent four years as CIO of the Alaska Permanent Fund.
2015
The 4th Annual TIFF Investment Forum was held in Philadelphia, PA. Keynote speakers were Jeremy Siegel and Austan Goolsby.
2016
The 5th Annual TIFF Investment Forum was held in Boston, MA. The Keynote speaker was Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Rob Zion joins TIFF as Chief Operating Officer
Prior to joining TIFF, Mr. Zion spent 25 years at Hirtle Callaghan & Co., where he was Chief Operating Officer and, before that, Chief Financial Officer.
2017
Third Core Endowment Strategy and First Global Equity Fund Launched
2018
The 6th annual Investment Forum was held on October 26 in New York, NY. Keynote speakers included Jason Zweig and George Will.
2019
The 7th annual Investment Forum was held on October 22-23, 2019. Annie Duke and Ron Insana were the keynote speakers.
2020
Kane C. Brenan Joins Tiff as President in April 2020 and became CEO in July 2020
Prior to joining TIFF, Mr. Brenan spent over 20 years at Goldman Sachs, where he was most recently a Partner.2020
TIFF launches its first Sustainable Investing Strategies
2021
TIFF Marks Its 30th Anniversary of Serving Charitable Organizations as an OCIO
We believe that together, we can do even better.
Today, TIFF serves endowments and foundations across the US that are a force of good.
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