Northern Trust to Manage Investment Program for The Museum of Science and Industry's Endowment Fund

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Northern Trust announced today that it has been selected to provide discretionary investment services for the Museum of Science and Industry's Endowment Fund.

"We are privileged and proud to serve the Museum of Science and Industry's endowment fund," said Darius A. Gill, Managing Director, Northern Trust Foundation and Institutional Advisors. "We look forward to helping manage the assets of, and being a resource to, the Museum for years to come."

Foundation & Institutional Advisors is a dedicated practice within Northern Trust that serves nonprofit organizations through sophisticated investment management solutions, strategic insights and world-class resources. Northern Trust provides investment advice, asset servicing and other related services to help nonprofit organizations achieve their financial and philanthropic goals cost-effectively. Northern Trust collaborates with board and investment committee members to assist them with their investment oversight duties and governance. More information about Northern Trust Foundation and Institutional Advisors can be found at www.northerntrust.com/FIA

For more information about Northern Trust's Foundation & Institutional Advisors, call or email Dave Cyganiak: 312-444-7310, dmc7@ntrs.com.

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust Corporation NTRS is a leading provider of asset servicing, fund administration, asset management, fiduciary, and banking solutions for corporations, institutions, families, and individuals worldwide. Chicago-based Northern Trust has offices in 19 states, Washington, D.C., and 20 international locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of December 31, 2014, Northern Trust had assets under custody of US$6 trillion, and assets under investment management of US$934.1 billion. For 125 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader in combining exceptional service and expertise with innovative products and technology. For more information, visit www.northerntrust.com and follow us on Twitter @NorthernTrust.

About the Museum of Science and Industry

The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI), the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere, is home to more than 35,000 artifacts within 400,000 square feet of hands-on experiences designed to spark scientific inquiry and creativity. MSI's mission, to inspire the inventive genius in everyone by presenting captivating and compelling experiences that are real and educational, is realized through world-class exhibits. Even bigger than the Museum's mission is its vision — to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, medicine and engineering. The Museum's Center for the Advancement of Science Education (CASE) is continually developing and facilitating science teacher education courses, youth development programs, student Learning Labs, after-school science clubs and engaging guest experiences—all ways in which MSI makes science come alive for children and adults of all ages. For more information, visit msichicago.org or call 773-684-1414.