BALANCED FUND

This portfolio is a diversified mix of 65% equity investments and 35% fixed income securities managed by professional investment managers. This allocation is designed to balance long-term return requirements with short-term stability needs. This fund employs a combination of active and passive management designed to maintain purchasing power of the principal and annual payouts to constituent charities.

AGGRESSIVE FUND

This new offering includes 85% equity investments, with a mix of large-cap, small-cap and international stocks. The fund will also consider alternative investments when appropriate. 15% of the Aggressive Fund is in fixed income securities. This option is designed to enhance the long-term purchasing power of the principal.  It may have greater short-term volatility than the Balanced Fund. It is suitable for donors that have a higher tolerance for variable returns in addition to expectations for higher returns.

SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FUND

This actively managed portfolio invests in a diversified mix of assets through the PAX World Balanced Fund. Up to 75% of the fund may be invested in stocks and the balance is in bonds.  Assets do not include stocks of companies that produce alcohol, tobacco or firearms.

BOND FUND

This portfolio is diversified with 50% of the fund actively managed by PIMCO Investment Management and 50% passively managed in the Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund. It is suitable for some clients with higher safety and stability needs than the other investment options.