Impact & Partnership
The work, and how to join it.
See what showing up has looked like - then tell us how your organization wants to multiply it.
The bigger picture
Why this work matters - in public data.
Independent research from the Federal Reserve, NAR, and the Council for Economic Education shows the gap our programs are built to close.
37%
of U.S. adults could not cover a $400 emergency expense with cash or its equivalent.
Federal Reserve, Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households 202424%
share of first-time home buyers in 2024 - a historic low.
National Association of REALTORS, 2024 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers38
median age of first-time home buyers - the highest on record.
National Association of REALTORS, 20249%
median down payment for first-time buyers - many assume 20% is required.
National Association of REALTORS, 202427
states now guarantee a personal finance course before high school graduation.
Council for Economic Education, Survey of the States 2024$1,000s
the lifetime cost of one missed credit basics lesson - in interest, fees, and lost opportunity.
Foundation estimate based on CFPB consumer credit dataSources independently verified. Statistics current as of the most recent published reports.
Annual highlight
A record year for community workshops.
Demand for financial literacy programming nearly doubled. We delivered the largest workshop series in the Foundation's history - across schools, libraries, churches, and nonprofit partners.
- • 60+ workshops across 12 communities
- • 200+ first-time homebuyers educated in a single weekend
- • 8 new long-term nonprofit partnerships established
"Their workshop completely changed how my family thinks about money."
"They sponsored our entire back-to-school drive - no questions asked. They just showed up."
"Most foundations send a check. They sent people, programming, and a real partnership."
"I'm a first-time homebuyer because of their seminar. That's not an exaggeration."
Help us double these numbers.
Every donation, partnership, and volunteer hour multiplies our reach.