H.A.R.T. Office

Stanford Management Company (SMC) serves as the investment office for Stanford University, focusing on the management of the University's Endowment and other financial assets to ensure long-term support for its academic mission. Overseen by a Board of Directors appointed by the University Board of Trustees, SMC aims to advance pioneering research, support a world-class faculty, and fund student financial aid through expert investment management. SMC manages the Merged Pool, which encompasses nearly all of Stanford's investable endowment assets, providing stewardship and strategic oversight. As a key component of Stanford University's financial framework, the organization plays a vital role in sustaining research, teaching, and learning for both current and future generations. Generated from the website