Support financial education in our community.
With your help, we can change lives.
The Bay Area Financial Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
We rely on the generosity of our community members and corporate sponsors to sustain our programs.
Join our network of supporters today!
Donate
Click the yellow button to make a tax-deductible contribution through our secure site or mail a check to BAFEF, PO Box 189, Occidental CA 95465
Sponsor
Corporate sponsors underwrite events, support school and district-wide education, and provide a foundation of support for our operations. Download our sponsor application or contact us to learn more.
Our programs create pathways to a brighter future for Bay Area students.
We Salute Our Sponsors
“I'm learning to not spend money when I don't need it because those little things will add up over time.”
“I learned the importance of compound interest and starting early.”
“Whenever I go to college/apply for financial aid, I will be able to make smart, well-informed, choices on which loans to take or what grants to take. I will also be able to budget my money and make smart choices on expenses.”
— Seniors at Lincoln High School, SF
“I’m excited about sharing these new insights and materials with my students.”
– Laurie Kumar, Economics Teacher, Tilden School
“I would've never thought that there were grants for people like me. This event opened my eyes to research scholarship/grant opportunities.”
– Junior at Irvington High School, Fremont
“I see myself having a good credit score because now I know that it’s best to limit myself, pay on time, and not have so many credit cards.”
— Sophomore at Tahoma High School, San Jose
“The earlier I invest, the more money I’ll get for retirement”
– Senior at Balboa High School, SF
“This really helped me learn the risks I should try to avoid.”
– Freshman, Milpitas High School
“It was really fun and I enjoyed the experience.”
— Volunteer Barkha Punjabi, CFA
“I hope to have a BAFEF volunteer back every semester!”
– Joan Westerman, AP Economics Teacher, Benicia High School
“I always feel so energized after BAFEF seminars! They are a fabulous source for student engaging activities”
– Debra Gliozzi, Economics Teacher, San Ramon Valley High School