Investment Performance

Investment Performance

Investment returns, net of fees, for the periods ending December 31, 2025, were as follows:

CFSJC Return Standard Benchmark CPI + 5%
One Year 16.6% 17.0% 7.8%
Three Year 13.0% 14.9% 8.1%
Five Year 7.6% 7.1% 9.7%
Ten Year 9.0% 8.4% 8.3%
Since Inception 7.0% 5.3% 7.6%

The Standard Benchmark is comprised of the following weighted indices: 65% All Country World Index and 35% Barclays Aggregate Bond Fund.

The Community Foundation also compares our performance to a long-term benchmark comprised of 5% plus the rate of inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Over the long-term, the Foundation seeks to earn 5% plus CPI to cover the cost of annual grants to charity while protecting the real value of the underlying endowments.

Chart shows investment performance as of December 31, 2025

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