National Endowment For
The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) is a Denver-based nonprofit that advances financial education through research, grants, and policy work. The site (nefe.org) includes organizational information, a Denver address and phone, recent news (2026), and research/grantmaking sections.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A research-focused nonprofit or academic institution working on financial education, evaluation, or policy research with capacity to submit a Letter of Inquiry through NEFE's online portal.
Good Fit
- • A project that centers rigorous research, evaluation, or scale‑validation in financial education.
- • Affiliation with a university, research center, or established nonprofit research organization.
- • Ability to supply a concise LOI and meet an annual submission window.
- • Non‑commercial, publicly accessible outputs rather than proprietary products.
Geography
Observed grants in 2024 went to recipients across 11 states (foundation is Colorado-based but the vast majority of dollars were out-of-state), indicating a multi-state/national footprint rather than a local-only focus.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 17 distinct recipients and 11 were new that year, and across three years there are multiple repeat and new grantees, demonstrating a broad and varied recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of access includes eleven new grantees in 2024 plus a published annual LOI process and online portal; therefore unfamiliar applicants appear likely to enter the portfolio when aligned to stated priorities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
