FUNDER PROFILES
VANGUARD
Youth and Young Adult Financial Well-being Philanthropic Approach
General Overview
Part of a broader financial well-being investment strategy
- 18-26 years old
- LGBTQ+ 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)
- Transition-age foster youth
- Young parents
- Middle Atlantic (NJ, NY, & PA)
- South Atlantic (DE, DC, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, & WV)
- West South Central (AR, LA, OK, & TX)
- Mountain (AZ, CO, ID, MT, NV, NM, UT, & WY)
- Native American and Indigenous communities
Financial Well-Being Investment/Interest Areas
Educational Programs
Investing in financial education, financial capability, job readiness, or mentorship programs that benefit youth
Housing and Basic Needs
Providing support for housing, food security, and other basic needs for youth
Other
Asset development
Program Evaluation
Funding evaluations of existing programs to measure impact and identify best practices
Needs Assessments
Supporting research to understand the specific needs and challenges of youth populations in various communities
Data Collection and Analysis
Investing in studies that gather data on youth outcomes and financial well-being
New Initiatives
Funding pilot programs or innovative approaches to addressing youth financial well-being, such as new technologies, financial tools, or peer-led programs
Systems Change
Investing in initiatives that seek to reform systems (education, criminal justice, child welfare) to create better opportunities for youth
Nonprofit Support
Providing funding to build the capacity of organizations that serve youth, improving their ability to deliver high-quality services and reach more young people
Nonprofit Support
Providing funding to build the capacity of organizations that serve youth, improving their ability to deliver high-quality services and reach more young people
Youth-Led Initiatives
Funding programs that empower youth to design and lead initiatives addressing issues that affect them directly
Family and Community Support
Supporting programs that engage young parents, families, and communities in fostering youth development and financial well-being
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