Nasdaq Philanthropic Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyRockville, Maryland · EIN 52-1864429 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$32.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $60,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opportunity International Inc | Chicago, IL | Women as agents of change | $150,000 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | Richmond, CA | Hbcuvc capital access communities | $117,000 |
| Legal Aid Society | New York, NY | Legal assistance to small business owners in under-resourced communities of new york city | $100,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Portland, OR | Nasdaq foundation and micromentor - empowering women entrepreneurs in mexico 2024 | $100,000 |
| Wayne State Univ Research & Technology Park in the City of Detroit | Detroit, MI | Techtown start studio accelerator for diverse founders | $100,000 |
| Future Founders Foundation | Chicago, IL | Future founders 18- to 30-year-old entrepreneurship programs | $75,000 |
| Project Vida | El Paso, TX | Empowering underserved communities: project vida's microenterprise technical assistance program in el paso county, tx | $75,000 |
| 3Rd Decade Inc | Tucson, AZ | 3Rd decade's financial education and mentoring program | $65,000 |
| Green America | Washington, DC | Responsible finance program expansion: eliminating barriers for new savers and investors | $60,000 |
| Neighboorhood Allies Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | Building wealth by creating investment opportunities for black women | $60,000 |
| Mujeres Latinas En Accion | Chicago, IL | Empresarias del futuro (entrepreneurs of the future) | $50,000 |
| Penny Forward Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Penny forward introduction to investing | $50,000 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | Richmond, CA | Future entrepreneur program | $20,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Markets Ltd | Brooklyn, NY | Sabias, empresarias, resilientes (ser): phase 2 | $200,000 |
| Good Projects | Washington, DC | Empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs and enhancing financial literacy in washington, d.c. | $90,000 |
| Young Black Leadership Alliance | Charlotte, NC | 2025 yopro wealth building program | $80,000 |
| Defy Ventures Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Pathway to entrepreneurship for formerly incarcerated people | $75,000 |
| Dog Tag Inc | Washington, DC | Dog tag inc. fellowship program | $75,000 |
| Invest for Better Inc | Oakland, CA | Activating women's financial power: establishing a regional hub in philadelphia | $73,600 |
| Cooperacion Santa Ana | Santa Ana, CA | Cooperative incubator | $50,000 |
| Go Project Inc | New York, NY | Go families financial literacy series | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,022,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $1,349,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349102512
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1864429
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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