The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often referred to as the LDS Church, has been reported to hold a significant amount of investment funds, which some estimates suggest is around $100 billion. This substantial financial reserve is managed by Ensign Peak Advisors, the church's investment arm. The primary purpose of these funds is to ensure the church can continue its mission effectively, even in times of economic downturn or unexpected financial need. The church adheres to its guiding principles of self-reliance and prudent financial management, which includes having financial res
The revelation of the LDS Church's $100 billion investment fund has sparked significant public and intra-community discourse, resulting from a whistleblower report and subsequent media investigations. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) maintains its investment funds primarily through Ensign Peak Advisors, which has managed approximately $100 billion in assets. These vast financial reserves have been accumulated through investment returns on previously invested funds, which were initially derived from tithing and other contributions from church members. There are seve