Investment Performance

The financial objective of MaineCF’s investment program is to preserve and grow the real value of its assets in perpetuity to provide a sufficient rate of return to fulfill philanthropic purposes of the community foundation and its donors. At the same time, the board recognizes the role that non-financial factors can play in creating or potentially limiting value for investors.

MaineCF is committed to ensuring that Maine is a safe, welcoming, and accepting place for everyone. This commitment extends to management of the community foundation’s invested assets.

MaineCF’s investment committee has oversight over the community foundation’s investment program. The committee, in partnership with staff and an independent investment consultant, sets investment policy and strategy, hires investment managers and monitors investment performance against industry benchmarks.