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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 52-1864429

Nasdaq Educational Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Rockville, MD. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 13 grants and $1 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $1,022,000

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $32,523,224
  • Tax year 2023

    $1,349,000

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $29,042,260
  • Tax year 2022

    $2,219,421

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $23,659,213
  • Tax year 2021

    $370,000

    Grants listed
    5
    Assets, end of year
    $28,937,508
  • Tax year 2020

    $452,657

    Grants listed
    3
    Assets, end of year
    $21,022,412

Grants paid in 2024

13 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Opportunity International IncChicago, IL

    Women as agents of change

    $150,000
  2. Social Good Fund IncRichmond, CA

    Hbcuvc capital access communities

    $117,000
  3. Legal Aid SocietyNew York, NY

    Legal assistance to small business owners in under-resourced communities of new york city

    $100,000
  4. Mercy CorpsPortland, OR

    Nasdaq foundation and micromentor - empowering women entrepreneurs in mexico 2024

    $100,000
  5. Wayne State Univ Research & Technology Park in the City of DetroitDetroit, MI

    Techtown start studio accelerator for diverse founders

    $100,000
  6. Future Founders FoundationChicago, IL

    Future founders 18- to 30-year-old entrepreneurship programs

    $75,000
  7. Project VidaEl Paso, TX

    Empowering underserved communities: project vida's microenterprise technical assistance program in el paso county, TX

    $75,000
  8. 3rd Decade IncTucson, AZ

    3rd decade's financial education and mentoring program

    $65,000
  9. Green AmericaWashington, DC

    Responsible finance program expansion: eliminating barriers for new savers and investors

    $60,000
  10. Neighboorhood Allies IncPittsburgh, PA

    Building wealth by creating investment opportunities for black women

    $60,000
  11. Mujeres Latinas En AccionChicago, IL

    Empresarias del futuro (entrepreneurs of the future)

    $50,000
  12. Penny Forward IncMinneapolis, MN

    Penny forward introduction to investing

    $50,000
  13. Social Good Fund IncRichmond, CA

    Future entrepreneur program

    $20,000

Approved for future payment

8 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Building Markets LTDBrooklyn, NY

    Sabias, empresarias, resilientes (ser): phase 2

    $200,000
  2. Good ProjectsWashington, DC

    Empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs and enhancing financial literacy in washington, D.C.

    $90,000
  3. Young Black Leadership AllianceCharlotte, NC

    2025 yopro wealth building program

    $80,000
  4. Defy Ventures IncLos Angeles, CA

    Pathway to entrepreneurship for formerly incarcerated people

    $75,000
  5. Dog Tag IncWashington, DC

    Dog tag inc. Fellowship program

    $75,000
  6. Invest for Better IncOakland, CA

    Activating women's financial power: establishing a regional hub in philadelphia

    $73,600
  7. Cooperacion Santa AnaSanta Ana, CA

    Cooperative incubator

    $50,000
  8. Go Project IncNew York, NY

    Go families financial literacy series

    $10,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. International aid2 grants $250,00030% of the total
  2. Education3 grants $212,00025% of the total
  3. Human services3 grants $165,00019% of the total
  4. Crime and legal aid1 grant $100,00012% of the total
  5. Animals1 grant $60,0007% of the total
  6. Community development1 grant $60,0007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois3 grants $275,000
  2. California2 grants $137,000
  3. Michigan1 grant $100,000
  4. New York1 grant $100,000
  5. Oregon1 grant $100,000
  6. Texas1 grant $75,000
  7. Arizona1 grant $65,000
  8. District of Columbia1 grant $60,000
  9. Pennsylvania1 grant $60,000
  10. Minnesota1 grant $50,000

Officers, directors and trustees

10 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Jailan GriffithsPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dana LaidholdTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Amma AnamanSECRETARY (TO 10/2024) Hours 6Pay $0
  • Mary DearSECRETARY (EFF 10/2024) Hours 6Pay $0
  • Angela BurrussPRG MGR AND ASST SEC Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jeremy SkuleCHAIRMAN Hours 1Pay $0
  • Catherine Addona-PenaBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Michelle DalyBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Michael DavisBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jameel JohnsonBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0

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