FUNDER PROFILES
THOMAS W. BRIGGS FOUNDATION
Youth and Young Adult Financial Well-being Philanthropic Approach
General Overview
A standalone youth and young adult financial wellbeing investment strategy
- 11-14 years old
- 14-18 years old
- 18-24 years old
- Immigrant youth
- Opportunity youth (young people, typically aged 16 to 24, who are not engaged in school or employment)
- System-involved youth (e.g.—child welfare, juvenile justice, homelessness, mental health)
- Young parents
- Youth with disabilities
Memphis, TN
Financial Well-Being Investment/Interest Areas
Educational Programs
Investing in financial education, financial capability, job readiness, or mentorship programs that benefit youth
Employment and Training
Supporting workforce development programs, internships, apprenticeships, and labor market onramps that offer skillbuilding and employment opportunities
Nonprofit Support
Providing funding to build the capacity of organizations that serve youth, improving their ability to deliver highquality services and reach more young people
Leadership Development
Supporting programs that train and empower youth leaders or those working in youth-serving organizations
Nonprofit Support
Providing funding to build the capacity of organizations that serve youth, improving their ability to deliver highquality services and reach more young people
Leadership Development
Supporting programs that train and empower youth leaders or those working in youth-serving organizations
Partnerships
Funding collaborations between nonprofits, schools, businesses, and government agencies to maximize impact on youth development and financial well-being
Sourcing and Screening (Research Phase)
Identifying philanthropic goals, finding and sourcing nonprofit partners, screening nonprofits, and conducting due diligence
Supporting and Sustaining (Growth Phase)
Providing support to nonprofit partners (e.g., technical assistance, communications, advocacy, policy work), and sustaining the work through peer learning, narrative change, and more