Form990
Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2020 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
FINRA Investor Education Foundation
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
9509 KEY WEST AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ROCKVILLE, MD20850
D Employer identification number

20-0863779
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 18,985,356
F Name and address of principal officer:
Geraldine M Walsh
1735 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC200061506
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 4 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.FINRAFOUNDATION.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 2004
M State of legal domicile: DE
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MISSION IS TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED AMERICANS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TOOLS TO MAKE SOUND FINANCIAL DECISIONS THROUGHOUT LIFE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 6
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 5
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2020 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 0
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 5
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 173,783 188,054
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 388,396 -3,598,748
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 562,179 -3,410,694
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 439,457 249,529
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 0 0
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 3,447,057 2,635,371
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 3,886,514 2,884,900
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -3,324,335 -6,295,594
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 75,669,237 75,031,238
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 524,362 570,550
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 75,144,875 74,460,688
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE MISSION IS TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED AMERICANS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TOOLS TO MAKE SOUND FINANCIAL DECISIONS THROUGHOUT LIFE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,018,650 including grants of $ 165,986 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
UNDERTAKE AND SUPPORT RESEARCH TO IMPROVE CONSUMER FINANCIAL OUTCOMES AND ADDRESS SYSTEMIC SOCIO-ECONOMIC INEQUITIES - See Schedule O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,016,840 including grants of $ 70,380 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
FOSTER SUSTAINABLE, INCLUSIVE FINANCIAL CAPABILITY IN COMMUNITIES OF NEED, AT THE WORKPLACE, AND IN THE MILITARY - See Schedule O
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 532,204 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM FINANCAL FRAUD AND AMELIORATE THE CONSEQUENCES OF FRAUD - See Schedule O
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 93,870 including grants of $ 13,163 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
COMMUNICATE RESEARCH FINDINGS AND INNOVATIONS THE FOUNDATION LEVERAGES ONLINE, SOCIAL MEDIA, PRINT, AND IN-PERSON DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS TO ADVANCE THE FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND CAPABILITY OF UNDERSERVED GROUPS AND TO PROVIDE DECISION-MAKERS WITH AN EMPIRICAL UNDERSTANDING OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION/EXCLUSION IN THE U.S. THE FOUNDATION PUBLISHES NFCS DATA SETS, METHODOLOGICAL DOCUMENTS, AND FINDINGS IN USER-FRIENDLY FORMATS, PARTICIPATES IN RESEARCH AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL FORUMS, AND PROMOTES THE WORK OF BOTH SEASONED LEADERS AND YOUNG RESEARCHERS ACTIVE IN THE FIELD OF FINANCIAL CAPABILITY. IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS GOAL, THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS ALLIANCES WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES, STATE GOVERNMENT, MUNICIPALITIES, AND LEADING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN THE FIELD OF FINANCIAL CAPABILITY.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 93,870 including grants of $ 13,163 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet2,661,564
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. ...................
11a
 
No
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
18
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
0
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
 
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
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5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
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Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
6
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
5
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
 
No
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletJennifer P Mitchell1735 K Street NW   Washington,DC200061506 (202) 728-8949
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Form 990 (2020)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Camille M Busette
 
Board Member
 1.0
.................
2.0 		X           0 90,624 0
(2) John W Thiel
 
Board Member
 1.0
.................
2.0 		X           0 25,616 0
(3) Laura Fisher
 
Board Member
 1.0
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(4) Mari J Buechner
 
Board Member
 1.0
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(5) Robert W Cook
 
Chairman
 1.0
.................
59.0 		X           0 2,546,014 573,549
(6) T Grant Callery
 
Board Member
 1.0
.................
0 		X           0 0 0
(7) Eileen M Famiglietti
 
Treasurer
 6.0
.................
54.0 		    X       0 495,027 310,722
(8) Geraldine M Walsh
 
President
 48.0
.................
12.0 		    X       0 581,082 168,703
(9) Jennifer P Mitchell
 
Corporate Secretary
 3.0
.................
57.0 		    X       0 427,631 171,254
(10) Elisse B Walter
 
Board Member
 0.0
.................
5.0 		          X 0 76,308 0














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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 0 4,242,302 1,224,228
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

50 EAST HURON STREET
CHICAGO,IL60611 		SEE SCHEDULE O 730,000
ASSOCIATION FOR FINANCIAL COUNSELING AND PLANNING EDUCATION

79 S STATE STREET
WESTERVILLE,OH43081 		SEE SCHEDULE O 483,761
AARP

601 EAST STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20049 		SEE SCHEDULE O 235,000
EARN INC

235 MONTGOMERY STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		SEE SCHEDULE O 162,000
CRUSADERS FOR CHANGE LLC

1015 RAILBED DRIVE
ODENTON,MD21113 		SEE SCHEDULE O 140,635
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet7
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 0
b Membership dues..1b 0
c Fundraising events..1c 0
d Related organizations1d 188,054
e Government grants (contributions)1e 0
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 0
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 0
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 188,054
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue. 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 0
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 706,047     706,047
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents 0 0 6a
b Less: rental expenses 0 0 6b
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0 0 0  
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   18,091,255 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   22,396,050 7b
c Gain or (loss) 0 -4,304,795 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet -4,304,795     -4,304,795
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 0of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet -3,410,694 0 0 -3,598,748
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 238,141 238,141
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 11,388 11,388
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 0 0
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 0 0
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 0 0 0 0
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ......... 0 0 0 0
7 Other salaries and wages........ 0 0 0 0
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 0 0 0 0
9 Other employee benefits ....... 0 0 0 0
10 Payroll taxes ........... 0 0 0 0
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0 0 0 0
b Legal ......... 0 0 0 0
c Accounting ........... 52,580 0 52,580 0
d Lobbying ........... 0 0 0 0
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0 0
f Investment management fees ...... 87,088 0 87,088 0
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 2,209,129 2,209,129 0 0
12 Advertising and promotion .... 45,308 45,308 0 0
13 Office expenses ....... 75,291 60,800 14,491 0
14 Information technology ...... 35,205 34,706 499 0
15 Royalties .. 0 0 0 0
16 Occupancy ........... 66,510 15,328 51,182 0
17 Travel ............ 19,481 17,030 2,451 0
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0 0 0 0
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 33,139 19,304 13,835 0
20 Interest ........... 0 0 0 0
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0 0 0 0
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 0 0 0 0
23 Insurance ... 0 0 0 0
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a Dues/Membership Fee 11,640 10,430 1,210 0
b
c
d
e All other expenses 0 0 0 0
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 2,884,900 2,661,564 223,336 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 0 0 0 0
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 597,768 1 829,808
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 0 2 0
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 20,043 4 47,193
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ........... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 20,775 9 2
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 0
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 0 0 10c 0
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 50,759,969 11 62,166,866
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 24,270,682 12 10,834,424
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13  
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15 1,152,945
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 75,669,237 16 75,031,238
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 514,054 17 570,325
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 0 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 10,308 25 225
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 524,362 26 570,550
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 75,055,752 27 74,376,120
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 89,123 28 84,568
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ..... 0 29 0
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ... 0 30 0
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 0 31 0
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 75,144,875 32 74,460,688
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 75,669,237 33 75,031,238
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Form 990 (2020)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
-3,410,694
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
2,884,900
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-6,295,594
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
75,144,875
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
5,611,406
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
2,688,328
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
87,088
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-2,775,415
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
74,460,688
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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Name of the organization
FINRA Investor Education Foundation
 
Employer identification number

20-0863779
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
FINRA Investor Education Foundation
  		Employer identification number
20-0863779
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
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Name of organization
FINRA Investor Education Foundation
  		Employer identification number

20-0863779
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2020)
Page 4
Name of organization
FINRA Investor Education Foundation
  		Employer identification number

20-0863779
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FINRA Investor Education Foundation
 
Employer identification number

20-0863779
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 89,123 92,161 95,628 100,000 0
b Contributions ... 0 0 0 0 100,000
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 445 1,962 1,533 628 0
d Grants or scholarships ... 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 0
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		0 0 0 0 0
f Administrative expenses .... 0 0 0 0 0
g End of year balance ...... 84,568 89,123 92,161 95,628 100,000
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet100 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .......................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .......................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....        
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet  
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) Pooled Investment Funds		 10,834,424 F
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 10,834,424
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 225
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 4,801,952
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 5,611,406
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 2,688,328
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 8,299,734
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 -3,497,782
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 87,088
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 87,088
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 -3,410,694
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 5,486,139
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 2,688,328
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 2,688,328
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 2,797,811
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 87,088
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 1
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 87,089
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 2,884,900
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds IN 2016, THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC. (FINRA) CONTRIBUTED A ONE-TIME DONOR-RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION OF $0.1 MILLION TO THE FINRA INVESTOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. (THE FOUNDATION) . THE DONOR-RESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION FUNDED THE KETCHUM PRIZE FUND, NAMED FOR FORMER FINRA CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN RICHARD G. KETCHUM, TO AWARD AN ANNUAL PRIZE IN HONOR OF THE EXEMPLARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIELD OF INVESTOR PROTECTION AND FINANCIAL CAPABILITY IN THE UNITED STATES.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote The Foundation is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code and, accordingly, has made no provision for Federal or State income taxes. For the years ended December 31, 2017, through December 31, 2020, which represent the periods management considers to be open for examination by taxing authorities, management did not identify the existence of any uncertain tax positions.
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements Rounding - 1
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FINRA Investor Education Foundation
 
Employer identification number

20-0863779
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Investments   10,834,424
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 0 0 10,834,424
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 10,834,424
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
ReturnReference Explanation
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
FINRA Investor Education Foundation
 
Employer identification number
20-0863779
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
PEARSON HALL
AMES,IA500112207 		42-6004224 501(C)(3) 36,920 0 N/A N/A SEE PART IV
(2) MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
309 MONTANA HALL
BOZEMAN,MT597170045 		81-6010045 115(A) 62,423 0 N/A N/A SEE PART IV
(3) RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SUNY
PO BOX 9
ALBANY,NY122010009 		14-1368361 501(C)(3) 53,249 0 N/A N/A SEE PART IV
(4) STANFORD UNIVERSITY
579 SIERRA MALL
STANFORD,CA94305 		94-1156365 501(C)(3) 28,571 0 N/A N/A SEE PART IV
(5) UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO
18 AVE UNIVERSIDAD
SAN JUAN,PR009252512 		66-0433760 115(A) 21,743 0 N/A N/A SEE PART IV
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
4
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
1
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) 2020 KETCHUM PRIZE FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE AND RESEARCH TO ADVANCE INVESTOR PROTECTION AND FINANCIAL CAPABILITY IN THE U.S. 1 10,000 238 FMV CRYSTAL AWARD
(2) NFCS Research Award 1 1,150 0 N/A N/A
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule I, Part II, Line 1(h) Purpose of Grant or Assistance Iowa State University Iowa State University is developing and delivering a workplace financial wellness program for university employees. Program components include financial counseling, resource coordination, and financial education. Montana State University Researchers from Montana State University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the University of Southern California investigated differences in financial well-being among young adults based on educational attainment and gender, noting trends in this population during the period 2009-2018. Researchers also studied the causal connection between rigorous high school financial education mandates and the subjective financial well-being of adults aged 25-45. Research Foundation for the State University of New York Researchers from Stony Brook University, the University of Tennessee, the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing, and the National Disability Institute used the FINRA Foundation's National Financial Capability Study and other data sets to provide the first nationally representative estimates of the extra costs of living with a disability in the U.S. Stanford University The Stanford Center on Longevity at Stanford University is collaborating with the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center at George Washington University to study financial resilience in the United States during the period 2008 to 2020. Researchers are examining cash flow management, debt management, financial literacy, and risk protection, and tracking how financial resilience has changed during the period under consideration. The research team is comparing subpopulations differing by age, race/ethnicity, gender, educational attainment, and employment, with an emphasis on financially vulnerable populations. University of Puerto Rico Researchers at the University of Puerto Rico are using data from the FINRA Foundation's National Financial Capability Study to increase understanding about the financial capability of Hispanics in the United States, both as a single cohort and disaggregated by heritage. The research team is examining personal financial management, financial well-being and readiness, use of banking products, use of non-mainstream financial services, preferences regarding financial technology, and the relationship between entrepreneurship and financial capability among Hispanics.
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. FOLLOWING APPROVAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE FOUNDATION EXECUTES A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE APPLICANT. THIS AGREEMENT SPECIFIES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE GRANT, AS WELL AS THE REPORTING AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE. NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL PROGRESS REPORTS AND ALL DELIVERABLES ARE REVIEWED BY THE FOUNDATION TO ENSURE QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE GRANT AGREEMENT. IN ADDITION TO PROGRESS REPORTS, GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A FINAL NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORT DETAILING PROJECT OUTCOMES AND ACCOUNTING FOR THE USE OF FUNDS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
Graphic Arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
Graphic Arrow Attach to Form 990.
Graphic Arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FINRA Investor Education Foundation
 
Employer identification number

20-0863779
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1Elisse B Walter
 
Board Member 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
76,308 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
76,308 		0
-------------
0
2Robert W Cook
 
Chairman 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
1,018,902 		0
-------------
1,500,000 		0
-------------
27,112 		0
-------------
537,070 		0
-------------
36,479 		0
-------------
3,119,563 		0
-------------
0
3Eileen M Famiglietti
 
Treasurer 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
292,966 		0
-------------
150,000 		0
-------------
52,061 		0
-------------
260,639 		0
-------------
50,083 		0
-------------
805,749 		0
-------------
28,320
4Jennifer P Mitchell
 
Corporate Secretary 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
242,504 		0
-------------
170,000 		0
-------------
15,127 		0
-------------
124,477 		0
-------------
46,777 		0
-------------
598,885 		0
-------------
0
5Geraldine M Walsh
 
President 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
332,480 		0
-------------
208,000 		0
-------------
40,602 		0
-------------
156,759 		0
-------------
11,944 		0
-------------
749,785 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2020

Schedule J (Form 990) 2020
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY EMPLOYEES. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEES OF FINRA OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT COMPENSATE THESE EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR SERVICES. Line 3) COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS ESTABLISHED AT AND PAID BY THE PARENT ORGANIZATION, THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC. FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS, PLEASE REFER TO THE 2020 RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX - FORM 990 OF THE FOUNDATION'S PARENT ORGANIZATION, THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan FINRA'S SUPPLEMENTAL DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN IS A NON-QUALIFIED PLAN THAT IS OPEN TO VICE PRESIDENTS AND ABOVE WITH AN ANNUAL BASE PAY ABOVE THE QUALIFIED LIMIT. IT IS ONLY OPEN TO THOSE NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE CLOSED NON-QUALIFIED DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN. IT IS A FINRA-FUNDED PLAN WITH A THREE YEAR VESTING CYCLE WITH ANNUAL VESTING BEGINNING AT AGE 62. PARTICIPANTS IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL NON-QUALIFIED DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN WHO HAD A VESTING EVENT OR RECEIVED A PAYOUT DURING TAX YEAR 2020: Eileen M. Famiglietti - $49,765 (VESTING)
Schedule J (Form 990) 2020

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
FINRA Investor Education Foundation
 
Employer identification number

20-0863779
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4 THE FOUNDATION HELPS AMERICANS BUILD FINANCIAL CAPABILITY, INVEST FOR LIFE GOALS, AND GUARD AGAINST FRAUD. THE FOUNDATION'S RESEARCH, MOREOVER, FURTHERS DIVERSE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE CONSUMER FINANCIAL OUTCOMES AND ADDRESS SYSTEMIC SOCIOECONOMIC INEQUITIES. MUCH OF THIS WORK IS ACCOMPLISHED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE A DEEP COMMITMENT TO THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. THE FOUNDATION EMPOWERS ITS GRANTEES AND PROGRAMMING PARTNERS TO REACH PEOPLE WHERE THEY LIVE, WORK AND LEARN. IT FOCUSES ON BUILDING CAPACITY AND NURTURING SUPPORTIVE NETWORKS THAT STAND READY AND WELL EQUIPPED TO GUIDE AMERICANS THROUGH LIFE'S FINANCIAL DECISIONS AND CHALLENGES.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a UNDERTAKE AND SUPPORT RESEARCH (2020 ALLOCATION $1,018,650 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $165,986) THE FOUNDATION UNDERTAKES AND SUPPORTS RESEARCH TO IMPROVE CONSUMER FINANCIAL OUTCOMES AND ADDRESS SYSTEMIC SOCIO-ECONOMIC INEQUITIES. THIS INCLUDES RESEARCH INITIATIVES THAT PROVIDE RIGOROUS DATA AND ANALYSIS RELATED TO FINANCIAL CAPABILITY, FINANCIAL INCLUSION, AND INVESTING IN THE U.S. THE NATIONAL FINANCIAL CAPABILITY STUDY (NFCS) IS A LARGE-SCALE, MULTI-YEAR PROJECT THAT ADVANCES COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING OF THE FINANCIAL CAPABILITY OF ADULTS IN THE UNITED STATES. THE STUDY TRACKS KEY INDICATORS OF FINANCIAL CAPABILITY AND EVALUATES HOW THESE INDICATORS VARY OVER TIME WITH UNDERLYING DEMOGRAPHIC, BEHAVIORAL, ATTITUDINAL, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY CHARACTERISTICS. THE NFCS, IN TURN, INSPIRES ADDITIONAL STUDIES ON MAJOR FINANCIAL CAPABILITY ISSUES AFFECTING AMERICANS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING RESEARCH GRANTS AS IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULE I, THE FOUNDATION LEADS AND ENABLES STUDIES TO HELP DECISION-MAKERS AND PRACTITIONERS ADVANCE FINANCIAL WELL-BEING IN DIVERSE COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE. THE FOUNDATION'S CONSUMER INSIGHTS ON MONEY AND INVESTING SERIES--UNDERTAKEN IN COLLABORATION WITH NORC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO--EXAMINES TIMELY PERSONAL FINANCE AND INVESTING TOPICS OF IMPORTANCE TO CONSUMERS, WITH DATA SEGMENTED BY RACE, ETHNICITY AND GENDER. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PURSUES AN ACTIVE RESEARCH AGENDA FOCUSING ON UNDERSTANDING AND COMBATING FINANCIAL FRAUD IN AMERICA, COGNITIVE AGING AND FINANCIAL DECISION MAKING, AND UNDERSTANDING WHAT WORKS WHEN IT COMES TO FINANCIAL EDUCATION, INCLUSION, AND PROTECTION.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b FOSTER SUSTAINABLE, INCLUSIVE FINANCIAL CAPABILITY (2020 ALLOCATION - $1,016,840 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $70,380) THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS AND MANAGES PERSONAL FINANCE PROGRAMS, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, AND SERVICES TO ASSIST A WIDE VARIETY OF AUDIENCES IN COMMUNITIES OF NEED, AT THE WORKPLACE, AND IN THE MILITARY. THESE EFFORTS COMPRISE INCLUSIVE AND INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES THAT IMPROVE FINANCIAL STABILITY, FINANCIAL PLANNING, INVESTING KNOWLEDGE AND DECISION-MAKING, AND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO FINANCIAL CAPABILITY RESOURCES AND EDUCATION IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION'S FINANCIAL WELLNESS AT WORK PROJECT--ADMINISTERED IN COLLABORATION WITH UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE (UWW)--HELPS NONPROFITS IN THE COMMUNITY PROVIDE WORKPLACE FINANCIAL WELLNESS SERVICES FOR LOWER-INCOME EMPLOYEES. THE PROJECT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTES, MODEL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, GRANT FUNDING, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION AND THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION HAVE WORKED TOGETHER SINCE 2007 TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES TO HELP PATRONS, YOUNG AND ADULT, LEARN ABOUT MONEY AND ACHIEVE FINANCIAL GOALS. THIS SUPPORT HAS ENCOMPASSED THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODEL FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS AT LIBRARIES, COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE FOR LIBRARIES HELPING FAMILIES RECOVER FINANCIALLY FROM MAJOR NATURAL DISASTERS, THE PROVISION OF JUST-IN-TIME INFORMATION MATERIALS, AND GRANT FUNDING. THE FOUNDATION ALSO HOSTS A FULL PLATFORM OF ONLINE STAFF DEVELOPMENT COURSES CREATED BY AND FOR LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS. THE FOUNDATION'S MILITARY FINANCIAL READINESS PROJECT DELIVERS FREE, HIGH-QUALITY, UNBIASED INFORMATION AND TOOLS TO MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS, THEIR SPOUSES, AND ON-BASE FINANCIAL COUNSELORS. THROUGH TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH, THE FOUNDATION INCREASES FINANCIAL EXPERTISE AND SERVICES IN MILITARY COMMUNITIES, IMPROVES THE CREDIT MANAGEMENT OF SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR SPOUSES, AND PROVIDES OUTREACH SERVICES TO THE MILITARY COMMUNITY. THE FINRA FOUNDATION HAS A DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FINANCIAL READINESS NETWORK STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND HOLDS A UNITED STATES COAST GUARD QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION DESIGNATION. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE ENTERED INTO PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOUNDATION AS PART OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE THE ASSOCIATION FOR FINANCIAL COUNSELING AND PLANNING EDUCATION AND THE MILITARY FAMILY ADVISORY NETWORK.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4c PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM FINANCIAL FRAUD (2020 ALLOCATION: $532,204) THE FOUNDATION EDUCATES AMERICANS ABOUT FINANCIAL FRAUD, HOW TO AVOID AND REPORT IT, AND THE STEPS TO TAKE IF VICTIMIZED. THROUGH INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH STRATEGIES, THE FOUNDATION INCREASES FRAUD PREVENTION AND AWARENESS, EMPOWERS CONSUMERS, AND TRAINS LAW ENFORCEMENT AND VICTIM ADVOCATES TO RECOGNIZE, PREVENT, AND MITIGATE THE CONSEQUENCES OF FINANCIAL FRAUD. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS THAT HAVE ENTERED INTO PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS WITH THE FOUNDATION AS PART OF ITS INVESTOR PROTECTION CAMPAIGN INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: AARP; INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BETTER BUSINESS BUREAUS AND THE BBB INSTITUTE FOR MARKETPLACE TRUST; FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE; NATIONAL CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME; AND NATIONAL WHITE COLLAR CRIME CENTER.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services (Expenses $ 93,870 including grants of $ 13,163)(Revenue $ 0) COMMUNICATE RESEARCH FINDINGS AND INNOVATIONS THE FOUNDATION LEVERAGES ONLINE, SOCIAL MEDIA, PRINT, AND IN-PERSON DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS TO ADVANCE THE FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND CAPABILITY OF UNDERSERVED GROUPS AND TO PROVIDE DECISION-MAKERS WITH AN EMPIRICAL UNDERSTANDING OF FINANCIAL INCLUSION/EXCLUSION IN THE U.S. THE FOUNDATION PUBLISHES NFCS DATA SETS, METHODOLOGICAL DOCUMENTS, AND FINDINGS IN USER-FRIENDLY FORMATS, PARTICIPATES IN RESEARCH AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL FORUMS, AND PROMOTES THE WORK OF BOTH SEASONED LEADERS AND YOUNG RESEARCHERS ACTIVE IN THE FIELD OF FINANCIAL CAPABILITY. IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS GOAL, THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS ALLIANCES WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES, STATE GOVERNMENT, MUNICIPALITIES, AND LEADING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVE IN THE FIELD OF FINANCIAL CAPABILITY.
Form 990, Part V, Line 15 EXCISE TAX FOR ROBERT W. COOK, A COVERED EMPLOYEE OF THE FOUNDATION'S PARENT, THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, WAS REPORTED AND PAID BY FINRA WHERE HE SERVES AS THE PRESIDENT & CEO.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15 THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY EMPLOYEES. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEES OF FINRA. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT COMPENSATE THESE EMPLOYEES OF FINRA FOR THEIR SERVICE. THE PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION SERVES AS THE LEAD OFFICER DIRECTING THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION. IN DETERMINING SPECIFIC SALARY AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF FINRA, FINRA MANAGEMENT AND THE MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (THE "COMMITTEE") OF THE FINRA BOARD OF GOVERNORS CONSIDER: 1) OPERATIONAL RESULTS 2) STRATEGIC INITIATIVES 3) FINANCIAL HEALTH/RESULTS 4) INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE 5) COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION LEVELS AS PREPARED BY MERIDIAN COMPENSATION PARTNERS, LLC, A THIRD-PARTY COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. THE COMMITTEE'S MINUTES OF THE MARCH 11, 2020 MEETING WERE REVIEWED AND APPROVED AS ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. THE FULL BOARD FURTHER APPROVED THE 2019 INCENTIVE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AT ITS MEETING ON MARCH 12, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS, PLEASE REFER TO THE 2020 RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX - FORM 990 FOR THE FOUNDATION'S PARENT ORGANIZATION, THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC. (FINRA) IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body FINRA, AS SOLE MEMBER, ELECTS ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION MAY BE AMENDED BY THE SOLE MEMBER, FINRA. THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF THE CORPORATION MAY BE AMENDED OR REPEALED IN WHOLE OR IN PART ONLY WITH THE AFFIRMATIVE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBER, FINRA.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT AT VARIOUS STEPS THROUGHOUT THE PREPARATION CYCLE. THE FOUNDATION BOARD REVIEWED THE FINAL VERSION ON OCTOBER 5, 2021.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy THE FOUNDATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT GOVERNS THE PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT OF BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND STAFF. AMONG OTHER THINGS, MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND STAFF ARE PROHIBITED FROM DERIVING ANY PERSONAL PROFIT OR GAIN, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, BY REASON OF THEIR SERVICE TO THE FOUNDATION. MOREOVER, THE POLICY EXPRESSLY PROHIBITS SELF-DEALING. THE WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS TO MAKE INITIAL DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS AS WELL AS ANNUAL DISCLOSURE BY THE SAME BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS. ADDITIONALLY, THE WRITTEN POLICY CONTAINS AN ONGOING OBLIGATION OF BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND STAFF TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS THEY ARISE. THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS AND STAFF ARE EMPLOYEES OF FINRA, AND, AS SUCH, ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO CERTIFY ANNUALLY AS TO THEIR COMPLIANCE WITH FINRA'S WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING FINRA'S WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, PLEASE REFER TO THE 2020 RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX - FORM 990 FOR THE FOUNDATION'S PARENT ORGANIZATION, THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY, INC.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Form 990, Part VII, Section B, Line 1, Column (B) AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION DEVELOPED AND CONDUCTED A COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL EDUCATION INITIATIVE SERVING U.S. LIBRARIES. ASSOCIATION FOR FINANCIAL COUNSELING AND PLANNING EDUCATION DEVELOPED AND MANAGED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR THE FOUNDATION MILITARY SPOUSE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM; CREATED AND DELIVERED CONTENT FOR MILITARY FINANCIAL COUNSELOR CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM. AARP CONDUCTED PROACTIVE PEER COUNSELING TO VULNERABLE CONSUMERS AND VICTIMS OF FINANCIAL FRAUD. SAVERLIFE, FORMERLY KNOWN AS EARN, INC. COLLABORATED WITH THE FINRA FOUNDATION TO PILOT A WORKPLACE SAVINGS STRATEGY FOR LOWER-INCOME EMPLOYEES, AND TO RESEARCH THE BENEFITS OF INCREMENTAL SAVINGS LEVELS FOR HOUSEHOLD FINANCIAL STABILITY. CRUSADERS FOR CHANGE LLC ASSISTED FOUNDATION BY DEVELOPING AND MANAGING THE FOUNDATION'S MILITARY FINANCIAL READINESS INITIATIVES.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT/CONSULTING - Total Expense: 2156629, Program Service Expense: 2156629, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; OTHER - Total Expense: 52500, Program Service Expense: 52500, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ;
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES PRIMARILY RELATE TO CONTRIBUTED SERVICES $2,688,328, INVESTMENT EXPENSES $87,088 AND ROUNDING ADJUSTMENTS -$1. - -2775415;
FORM 990, PART I, LINES 4 & 6 FIVE OF THE SIX MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ACTIVE ON DECEMBER 31, 2020, ARE CONSIDERED INDEPENDENT VOTING MEMBERS AND SERVE ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS. AS DISCLOSED IN LINES (1), (5), AND (7) OF FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A, THREE ACTIVE BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVED COMPENSATION FROM FINRA, THE FOUNDATION'S PARENT. ONE BOARD MEMBER RECEIVES COMPENSATION AS AN OFFICER OF FINRA AND IS NEITHER CONSIDERED INDEPENDENT NOR COUNTED AS A VOLUNTEER. TWO ARE COMPENSATED FOR THEIR WORK AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF FINRA OR ONE OF ITS COMMITTEES. THESE MEMBERS ARE CONSIDERED INDEPENDENT AND COUNTED AS VOLUNTEERS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING PROJECTS AND GRANTS.
Form 990, Part VI Employment Rules and Policies The Foundation does not have any employees. All services are provided by employees of FINRA. The Foundation does not pay for their services. As such, those individuals are subject to the employment rules and policies of FINRA.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020


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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2020
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FINRA Investor Education Foundation
 
Employer identification number

20-0863779
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY INC
1735 K STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20006
53-0088710 		REGULATORY DE 501(c)(6)   NA
 
 
No
(2)FINRA REGULATION INC
1735 K STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20006
52-1959501 		REGULATORY DE 501(c)(6)   FINANCIAL INDUSTRY REGULATORY AUTHORITY INC
 
 
No










For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) HIGHVISTA II LP

200 CLARENDON ST
BOSTON,MA02116
26-0125223 		INVESTMENT DE NA
  		N/A       No     No  












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Schedule R (Form 990) 2020
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
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