Nasdaq Educational Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Nasdaq Educational Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.2 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$32.5 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
83% of its 2024 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 | $1.1 million | 13 | $29.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 13 | $32.5 million |
How to apply
Nasdaq Educational Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $275,000 |
| California | 2 | $137,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $75,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $65,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $60,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $60,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity International Inc | Women as agents of change | $150,000 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | Hbcuvc capital access communities | $117,000 |
| Legal Aid Society | Legal assistance to small business owners in under-resourced communities of new york city | $100,000 |
| Mercy Corps | Nasdaq foundation and micromentor - empowering women entrepreneurs in mexico 2024 | $100,000 |
| Wayne State Univ Research & Technology Park in the City of Detroit | Techtown start studio accelerator for diverse founders | $100,000 |
| Future Founders Foundation | Future founders 18- to 30-year-old entrepreneurship programs | $75,000 |
| Project Vida | Empowering underserved communities: project vida's microenterprise technical assistance program in el paso county, tx | $75,000 |
| 3rd Decade Inc | 3rd decade's financial education and mentoring program | $65,000 |
| Green America | Responsible finance program expansion: eliminating barriers for new savers and investors | $60,000 |
| Neighboorhood Allies Inc | Building wealth by creating investment opportunities for black women | $60,000 |
| Mujeres Latinas En Accion | Empresarias del futuro (entrepreneurs of the future) | $50,000 |
| Penny Forward Inc | Penny forward introduction to investing | $50,000 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | Future entrepreneur program | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jailan Griffiths
- Dana Laidhold
- Amma Anaman
- Mary Dear
- Angela Burruss
- Jeremy Skule
- Catherine Addona-Pena
- Michelle Daly
- Michael Davis
- Jameel Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Nasdaq Educational Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nasdaq Educational Foundation Inc give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Nasdaq Educational Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jailan Griffiths (President), Dana Laidhold (Treasurer), Amma Anaman (Secretary (To 10/2024)) and Mary Dear (Secretary (Eff 10/2024)) among 10 officers and trustees.