Nature Conservancy manages an endowment fund based in Arlington, Virginia. The earnings from endowment investments support scholarships, chairs, professorships, fellowships, basic research, as well as academic and public service progra The assets are managed by the Board of Directors.Nature Conservancy Endowment's investment portfolio is valued at $1.32 billion, with investments in domestic and international equities, hedge funds, fixed income, cash, real estate, and private equity.