FOUNDATION FOR TEACHING ECONOMICS

AI Summary
The Foundation for Teaching Economics is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. In 2022, the foundation awarded a total of $110.1K across one grantee and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE FTE IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO INTRODUCE YOUNG INDIVIDUALS, SELECTED FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL, TO AN ECONOMIC WAY OF THINKING ABOUT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES, AND TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN ECONOMIC EDUCATION BY HELPING TEACHERS OF ECONOMICS BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE EDUCATORS.
Cause Areas
1
Economics for youth
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE FUND FOR AMERICAN STUDIES
Washington, DC
$1.1M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION FOR TEACHING ECONOMICS?
No. FOUNDATION FOR TEACHING ECONOMICS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION FOR TEACHING ECONOMICS give?
FOUNDATION FOR TEACHING ECONOMICS primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FOUNDATION FOR TEACHING ECONOMICS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION FOR TEACHING ECONOMICS fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $596 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUNDATION FOR TEACHING ECONOMICS make each year?
In 2022, FOUNDATION FOR TEACHING ECONOMICS awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $110 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION FOR TEACHING ECONOMICS fund recently?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR TEACHING ECONOMICS awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include THE FUND FOR AMERICAN STUDIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION FOR TEACHING ECONOMICS?
FOUNDATION FOR TEACHING ECONOMICS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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