Market Value of Endowment Funds as of June 30, 1997

Expressed in thousands of dollars


Individual Unit Value: $589.36 (1) 
Endowment 
Market Value *
Participating 
Units 
Market Value 
% of Total 
Arts and Sciences (2)  $4,690,077  7,920,188  43.6% 
Business  728,703  1,216,746  6.8% 
Dental 70,396  119,299  0.7% 
Design 156,651  264,291  1.5% 
Divinity 205,337  347,981  1.9% 
Education 159,038  269,849  1.5% 
Government (3) 316,566  525,871  2.9% 
Law 526,353  883,943  4.9% 
Medical 1,239,456  2,090,202  11.5% 
Public Health 400,014  671,787  3.7% 
Other Academic Departments(4) 1,270,850  2,133,627  11.8% 
Central Administration (5)  996,848  1,691,193  9.3% 
Subtotal $10,760,290  18,134,977  100.0% 
Pledge Balances (6) 242,091  - -
Interests in Perpetual Trusts held by Others (6) 181,090  - -
Less: Funds for Construction (7)  (21,710)  - -
Total Endowment $11,161,761  18,134,977  100.0% 
(1) Market value also includes endowment funds that are not unitized. This accounts for the difference between (unit price x number of units) and market value. (Back to data)
(2)  Arts and Sciences includes: Continuing Education and University Extension, Division of Engineering and Applied Sciences, OEB - Research, Harvard Forest, Library, MCZ, Observatory, Peabody Museum, Semitic Museum, Athletics and College Life and Student Services. (Back to data)
(3) Government includes Institute of Politics. (Back to data)
(4) Includes Arnold Arboretum, Center for Hellenic Studies, Dumbarton Oaks, Harvard Institute for International Development, Harvard University Art Museums,  Nieman Foundation, Nondepartmental, University Professorships and Villa I Tatti.  (Back to data)
(5)  In addition to Central Administration, includes University Press, University Health Services and Memorial Church. (Back to data)
(6) As of FY1996, Pledge Balances and Interests in Perpetual Trusts held by Others are included in net asset balances. (Back to data)
(7)  Departmental funds given for construction purposes. (Back to data)
SOURCE: ANNUAL UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL REPORT