Annual distributions from the endowment are a source of supplemental operating revenue for most endowed institutions. An institution’s endowment spending policy provides a basis for the calculation of the annual distribution, serving as a bridge that links the long-term investment portfolio and the enterprise. The data and analysis in this report provide an in-depth look at the various spending rule types that are used among our endowed clients. Also included are analysis on the endowment’s support of operations and effective spending rate.