National Endowment for Financial Education
Accepts applications
National Endowment for Financial Education is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $389,013 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $28,000 and the largest $117,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$389,013
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$28,000
- Largest grant$117,000
- Assets$209 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $654,052 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $590,568 | 7 | $188 million |
| 2024 | $654,052 | 17 | $192 million |
| 2025 | $389,013 | 10 | $209 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Applications Should Be Submitted to 1550 Market Street Suite 475, Denver, CO 80202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 741-6333 |
| What to submit | 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. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What National Endowment for Financial Education funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 1 | $117,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $95,970 |
| Missouri | 1 | $59,126 |
| Alabama | 1 | $48,208 |
| California | 1 | $33,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $23,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $9,709 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana State University | Research grant | $117,000 |
| Morgan State University | Research grant | $85,970 |
| St Louis University | Research grant | $59,126 |
| The University of Alabama | Research grant | $48,208 |
| University of California | Research grant | $33,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Financial literacy | $23,000 |
| Jumpstart Coalition | 30th anniversary donation | $10,000 |
| Lewis and Clark College | Research grant | $9,709 |
| Council for Economic Education | 75th anniversary campaign | $1,500 |
| Iowa Jumpstart | In honor former board member | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dionne Blue PHD
- Rachelle Feldman
- Jason Young
- Rick Ketchum
- Megan Gorman
- Jourdan Jones
- Beth Lesen PHD
- Margaret Libby
- Bob Lewis
- Christine Lovely
- Connie Weaver
- Loretta Sanchez
- Tracy Shaw
- Manisha Thakor
- Billy Hensley
Questions people ask
Does National Endowment for Financial Education accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Nefe accepts letters of inquiry once per year. 2025 was march 17 to april 25. 2026 is march 30 to ma.
How much does National Endowment for Financial Education give?
$389,013 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $28,000.
Who runs National Endowment for Financial Education?
Its 2025 filing lists Dionne Blue PHD (Chair), Rachelle Feldman (Vice Chair), Jason Young (Member) and Rick Ketchum (Member) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does National Endowment for Financial Education fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.