National Endowment for Financial Education
Historical FunderDenver, Colorado · EIN 84-0632115 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,709 and $59,126.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO |
|---|---|
| Address | 1550 MARKET STREET SUITE 475, DENVER CO 80202 |
| Phone | 3037416333 |
| NEFE.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A LETTER OF INQUIRY FORM AS THE FIRST STEP TO BEING CONSIDERED FOR FUNDING. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON NEFE'S WEBSITE AT NEFE.ORG |
| Deadlines | NEFE ACCEPTS LETTERS OF INQUIRY ONCE PER YEAR. 2025 WAS MARCH 17 TO APRIL 25. 2026 IS MARCH 30 TO MA |
| Restrictions | NEFE DOES NOT FUND PROJECTS THAT: O HAVE COMMERCIAL OR PROPRIETARY ELEMENTS. O ARE RELATED TO THE PILOT, DEVELOPMENT, EXECUTION, EVALUATION, EXPANSION OR ADMINISTRATION OF SPECIFIC PROGRAMS, COURSES OR CURRICULA. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | Research grant | $117,000 |
| Morgan State University | Baltimore, MD | Research grant | $85,970 |
| St Louis University | St Louis, MO | Research grant | $59,126 |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Research grant | $48,208 |
| University of California | Los Angeles, CA | Research grant | $33,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Financial literacy | $23,000 |
| Jumpstart Coalition | Holleywood, MD | 30Th anniversary donation | $10,000 |
| Lewis and Clark College | Portland, OR | Research grant | $9,709 |
| Council for Economic Education | New York City, NY | 75Th anniversary campaign | $1,500 |
| Iowa Jumpstart | Des Moines, IA | In honor former board member | $1,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallaudet University | Washington, DC | Research grant | $246,233 |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI | Research grant | $128,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Madison | Madison, WI | Research grant | $127,645 |
| Society for Financial Education and Professional Development Inc | Alexandria, VA | Research grant | $100,000 |
| University of California Berkley | Berkeley, CA | Research grant | $35,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $389,013 | 15 |
| 2024 | $654,052 | 19 |
| 2023 | $590,568 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349101832
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-0632115
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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