About the SIFMA Foundation
The SIFMA Foundation is an independent 501c3 organization that develops and directs initiatives to promote financial and investor education for all ages, spurring greater economic independence for individuals and enabling them to better access the opportunities inherent in our global marketplace.
An affiliate of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, the SIFMA Foundation administers an array of award-winning, instructional programs and websites that have advanced the financial knowledge of tens of millions of people during the past three decades.
Among its leading efforts, the SIFMA Foundation:
- Supports 4th through 12th grade teachers across the country with best-in-class educational programs that make learning fun and meaningful;
- Partners with key leaders and organizations in the field to promote best practices and thought leadership; and
- Provides the essential tools to help individuals increase their understanding of personal finance and make sound decisions that underpin lifelong success.
SIFMA Foundation’s acclaimed The Stock Market Game™, which has served nearly 12 million students since 1977, relies on a rigorously integrated curriculum. Students sharpen skills in subjects such math, economics and social studies, while also gaining exposure to the concepts of saving and investing, as they participate in a simulated global marketplace and compete for prizes.
A broad array of educational websites provides comprehensive, unbiased and up-to-date information on personal finance. There are numerous award-winning tools and resources, designed specifically for women, Spanish speakers, youth, and individuals who experience unexpected life changes.
It is critical that all people have access to financial educational resources. Through innovative financial education programs and websites, the SIFMA Foundation believes we can level the playing field for more individuals to become active participants in our global economy, and thus help our communities and nations prosper.
