SIFMA Foundation
The SIFMA Foundation is the nation’s leader in youth financial education, filling critical gaps for communities nationwide since 1977. Through a portfolio of acclaimed and innovative programs, we have leveled the playing field for more than 23 million youth and their teachers and families to become financially prepared for life and access the benefits of the capital markets.
The SIFMA Foundation’s interactive online investing simulations and integrated, standards-based personal finance curriculum engage 750,000 youth every year. Roughly 90% of participants represent public schools, nearly half of which qualify for federal assistance. Cross-sector collaborations, financial industry expertise, extensive teacher support, and targeted assistance in underserved communities are hallmarks of the Foundation’s measurable and enduring impact.
- 23 MYouth Served in Grades 4-12
- 100%Members of Congress Participated
- 1977Year Founded
Key Initiatives
- Multi-sector collaborations with business, government, and education leaders that forge pathways for youth to access financial education, explore careers in business and finance, interact with role models, connect learning to current events, and build better financial life outcomes.
- A robust teacher-support infrastructure that features in-person and online professional development, mentorship, and classroom visits by financial experts that span 20,000 teachers and schools each year.
- An extended network of national and local youth organizations that ensures financial education access in school, out of school, and in hard-to-reach, rural, and high-poverty communities.
Students who played The Stock Market Game™ scored significantly higher on mathematics and financial literacy tests than their peers that did not play.
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Programs
The Stock Market Game
The Stock Market Game
A dynamic, curriculum-based investing simulation that immerses students in the global capital markets, personal finance, investing, and market analysis as they manage a virtual portfolio of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs in real time.
InvestWrite™️
InvestWrite™️
A national essay competition that challenges students to apply their financial knowledge and critical thinking to real-world scenarios, deepening their understanding of economics and long-term investing through persuasive writing.
Capitol Hill Challenge™
Capitol Hill Challenge™
A national competition that pairs students with Members of Congress as they participate in The Stock Market Game, blending financial education with civic engagement and public policy discussions.
Invest It Forward™
Invest It Forward™
A volunteer-driven program that connects financial professionals with classrooms to deliver real-world insights into personal finance, careers, and the fundamentals of financial success.