What We Do
Endowment Partners is an investment management firm that specializes in providing comprehensive investment solutions to nonprofit organizations across all philanthropic sectors including education, private and public foundations, religious organizations, arts and culture organizations, health and human services, and more.
Our Values
At Endowment Partners, we are committed to serving as a fee-only fiduciary and acting in the best interests of each client with integrity, objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism, and diligence. Our Code of Ethics reflects our high standards of conduct and ethical principles, ensuring that our clients can trust us with their fiduciary oversight and financial sustainability.
The Team
Diane Tuntland
CHEIF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Mrs. Tuntland is a Founder and the Chief Investment Officer of Endowment Partners. In her role, Diane brings two decades of professional investment portfolio management experience and investment strategy expertise to nonprofit financial management. Diane serves as the chair of the Firm's Investment Committee and oversees all investment management operations for Endowment Partners. She is credited with developing the Firm’s proprietary covered call hedging strategy which provides nonprofit clients with risk mitigation and additional yield in investment portfolios.
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Diane is a graduate of Indiana University where she studied at the Kelley School of Business, as well as the Jacobs School of Music as a Dean’s Scholar. A former professional ballerina, Diane has performed with the Pennsylvania Ballet, Ballet West, Indiana University Ballet Theater, Ballet Pacifica, and Donn Arden’s Jubilee. She trained with the School of American Ballet, American Ballet Theater, The Rock School, Boston Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, State Street Ballet, and Ballet Pacifica, as well as being a recipient of the Los Angeles Music Center’s Spotlight Award for her achievements in classical ballet.
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Diane’s vocation of investment management began while she was studying at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. Post graduation, she honed her portfolio management skills while supporting her career in professional ballet, eventually going on to family office investment management, achieving licensure, and founding two investment management firms. She holds her Series 65 and currently serves as a member of the UNLV Lee Business School Finance Department Board.
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Diane's love for philanthropy began in elementary school when she joined the National Charity League mother-daughter service organization in her hometown, Newport Beach, California. This work continued through college as a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta beta chapter, and after college with the Junior League of Boca Raton, Florida. In addition to her service at UNLV, Diane serves on the Advisory Board for Nevada Ballet Theatre, and is a member of Nevada Women's Philanthropy.
When she is not crunching statistical analysis, evaluating option strategies, and watching every single tick of the market, you can find her on the golf course trying to beat her personal best, five-under-par (67), or captaining her family’s boat in Newport Beach, California. Diane credits her success in business to the discipline instilled in her while pursuing her dream of professional ballet for 22 years.
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Diane lives in Las Vegas with her husband Dan, and their Bernedoodle, Fraser.
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702.842.2000 ext.2
diane@endowmentpartners.com
Becky MacDonald
Mrs. MacDonald is the Co-Founder and Chief Compliance Officer for Endowment Partners, LLC. As a founder of Endowment Partners LLC, she is committed to the mission of supporting nonprofit organizations on the journey to financial sustainability in order to expand the capacity for service impact. In her role, Becky is responsible for overseeing compliance, and client relationships.
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Becky is committed to her community where she serves on a number of nonprofit boards. She is an active member of the development and advisory committees and serves as the treasurer for Nevada Women’s Philanthropy. She is a passionate advocate of financial literacy and sees education as a key driver to financial sustainability.
Prior to founding Endowment Partners LLC, Mrs. MacDonald had a distinguished wealth management career in several senior leadership roles. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President for The Private Bank where she was a Wealth Advisor and primary relationship manager for ultra-high net worth families. She worked closely with families to develop their philanthropic legacy and prepare the next generation for significant wealth transfers. Prior to that Becky launched the Wealth Management office for Bank of the West in Las Vegas. As the Las Vegas Market Leader, she built a team of dedicated wealth specialists to serve the needs of the Bank’s high net worth clients. Over the last 20 years, Becky has held leadership roles in both rural and metropolitan markets leading large client facing teams and has worked closely with business owners, government entities, nonprofits, and foundations, and has overseen family wealth transitions and next-generation philanthropy planning.
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Mrs. MacDonald holds her Series 66, SIE, is a Certified Wealth Strategist, and a graduate of the CBA Executive Banking School. Ever focused on education, she is currently studying Industrial Psychology through Southern New Hampshire University.
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Becky lives in Las Vegas, NV with her husband Mike, two children Mason and Ashten, and their fluffy dog Macaroni.
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702.842.2000 ext.1
becky@endowmentpartners.com
Robert Tango Jr.
DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENTS
Prior to joining Endowment Partners, Robert served as Director of Investments and Operations at Northwestern Mutual in Boston beginning 2019, where he played a critical role in establishing the Firm’s investment arm for an entire wealth management practice. Before his tenure at Northwestern Mutual, Robert was Senior Portfolio Manager and a member of the Investment Strategy Committee at Stoneridge Investment Partners, LLC in Philadelphia, where he managed small-cap, mid-cap, and large-cap portfolios. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at leading financial institutions including Senior Vice President at Lazard, Portfolio Manager at Gartmore Global Investments (London and Philadelphia), and at Millennium Management. Robert was a Senior Equity Analyst at William Blair & Company in Chicago and began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Boston. He is a graduate of Boston College.​
Heather Nepa
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Mrs. Nepa is a seasoned executive assistant with a wealth of experience spanning over a decade in higher education. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for organizational efficiency, she has been instrumental in facilitating the smooth operation of administrative processes, coordinating complex schedules, and managing diverse projects with finesse. Driven by a commitment to continuous growth and professional development, Heather embarked on a transformative journey to further enhance her skill set. Recognizing the strategic value of business acumen in her field, she pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, immersing herself in the principles of strategic management, finance, and leadership graduating in December 2023. Heather is currently serves on the Lee Business School Alumni Board and is working to obtain her SIE.
Bruno Hernandez Huerta
JUNIOR INVESTMENT ANALYST
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Bruno is a recent graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he earned his bachelors degree in finance. His passion for investments began in high school, where he first engaged in trading stocks and cryptocurrencies. Since then, he has dedicated himself to expanding his knowledge of investment management and financial analysis through his studies at UNLV, and is currently studying to achieve the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, and has recently passed his CFA Level I exam.​
Grace Moore
CLIENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
Prior to joining Endowment Partners, Grace spent the previous decade working for Nike, with roles ranging from Consumer Experience Specialist to Operations Manager, responsible for implementing approaches which provided an optimal environment for consumers, co-workers, and management. While working at Nike, she graduated the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a bachelors degree in Psychology, and studied abroad at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (Unimore) in Reggio-Emilia, Italy, focusing her studies on economic and political institutions of the European Union, and global comparative health issues. Her deep understanding of corporate operations and her ability to create tailored systems has allowed her to deliver exceptional results in diverse operational roles. Furthermore, her knowledge of consumer metrics and trends will be embraced here at Endowment Partners.​
