Bring $1,000 Investment Portfolios to Every Senior at Your School
Bring $1,000 Investment Portfolios to Every Senior at Your School
Bring $1,000 Investment Portfolios to Every Senior at Your School
Gifted Savings partners with schools and donors to give every graduating senior real investments and the financial education to understand them.
Gifted Savings partners with schools and donors to give every graduating senior real investments and the financial education to understand them.
Gifted Savings is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. 100% of every gift goes directly to student portfolios.
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How It Works
How It Works
How It Works
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A donor funds the class
A donor funds the class
Every senior at the school receives an identical $1,000 portfolio of real assets.
Every senior at the school receives an identical $1,000 portfolio of real assets.
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Students complete weekly lessons
Students complete weekly lessons
Short weekly lessons run alongside a live portfolio that students watch move in real time.
Short weekly lessons run alongside a live portfolio that students watch move in real time.
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Students unlock investments at 18
Students unlock investments at 18
Students access their portfolio when they turn 18, complete all lessons and finish their senior year.
Students access their portfolio when they turn 18, complete all lessons and finish their senior year.
Our Scale
students served
gifted to students
of students completed the curriculum
What Our Students and Teachers Say
What Our Students and Teachers Say
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A school community’s story
Jaclyn Brown, Teacher at Clarke County School
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What real ownership can unlock
Laila Bolton, Clarke Central High School
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A brighter start for seniors
Quinn Pendley, Athens, Georgia
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Why this work matters
Omnia Mansour, Cedar Shoals High School
Our Impact
Our Impact
5×
More students feel knowledgeable about investing
More students feel knowledgeable about investing
59% rated their investing knowledge fairly or very high at year-end, up from 11% at baseline.
2×
As many students consider compound interest when making financial decisions
As many students consider compound interest when making financial decisions
55% said they were very or extremely likely to consider its effects, up from 26% at baseline.
55%
Feel optimistic about their financial future
Feel optimistic about their financial future
Up from 38% at baseline—a 17 percentage-point increase.
We measure impact through our research-based assessment, analyzed with the University of Georgia’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences.
We measure impact through our research-based assessment, analyzed with the University of Georgia’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Real Investments +
Financial Education
Real Investments +
Financial Education
Loved by Students
Loved by Students
“Someone investing in my future showed me that my goals actually matter and are worth working for. It made me want to be more responsible, save more, and make smarter decisions so I don’t waste the opportunities I’ve been given.”
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Matthew
Clarke Central
Gifted Savings 2026
“Someone investing in my future showed me that my goals actually matter and are worth working for. It made me want to be more responsible, save more, and make smarter decisions so I don’t waste the opportunities I’ve been given.”
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Matthew
Clarke Central
Gifted Savings 2026
“Having someone invest in your future instills a profound sense of responsibility and validation. It shifts your financial mindset from mere survival to long-term growth, transforming the way you think, feel, and act regarding your resources and goals.”
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Llnyah
Yellow Springs High School
Gifted Savings 2026
“Having someone invest in your future instills a profound sense of responsibility and validation. It shifts your financial mindset from mere survival to long-term growth, transforming the way you think, feel, and act regarding your resources and goals.”
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Llnyah
Yellow Springs High School
Gifted Savings 2026
“Before, I mostly thought about money in the moment. But now, I think about long-term benefits and how small decisions today can affect my future. Money isn’t just for spending; it can be used as a tool to build stability and create opportunities.”
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Laila
Clarke Central
Gifted Savings 2026
“Before, I mostly thought about money in the moment. But now, I think about long-term benefits and how small decisions today can affect my future. Money isn’t just for spending; it can be used as a tool to build stability and create opportunities.”
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Laila
Clarke Central
Gifted Savings 2026
“I’ve always wanted to invest but never had the funds or ability to. Now I’ve learned and can use my knowledge and this money to start learning more in investments I have control over. Most of the money I make right now I’m putting to my college tuition so I can use this money to start building my future.”
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Ainsley
Yellow Springs High School
Gifted Savings 2026
“I’ve always wanted to invest but never had the funds or ability to. Now I’ve learned and can use my knowledge and this money to start learning more in investments I have control over. Most of the money I make right now I’m putting to my college tuition so I can use this money to start building my future.”
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Ainsley
Yellow Springs High School
Gifted Savings 2026
“It made me think about money as something that can grow over time instead of something that’s just spent in the moment. I feel more responsible and motivated to make thoughtful decisions, knowing that someone believed in my future.”
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Alex
Classic City
Gifted Savings 2026
“It made me think about money as something that can grow over time instead of something that’s just spent in the moment. I feel more responsible and motivated to make thoughtful decisions, knowing that someone believed in my future.”
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Alex
Classic City
Gifted Savings 2026
“I am so incredibly thankful to you for helping me and my peers out in the long run. I never would have imagined having someone do this for me. And I’m forever thankful.”
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Jayda
Yellow Springs High School
Gifted Savings 2026
“I am so incredibly thankful to you for helping me and my peers out in the long run. I never would have imagined having someone do this for me. And I’m forever thankful.”
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Jayda
Yellow Springs High School
Gifted Savings 2026
“Seeing someone invest in my future made me take my goals more seriously. It showed me that my future matters, so now I try to make smarter decisions with my money and think about long-term success.”
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Alarria
Classic City
Gifted Savings 2026
“Seeing someone invest in my future made me take my goals more seriously. It showed me that my future matters, so now I try to make smarter decisions with my money and think about long-term success.”
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Alarria
Classic City
Gifted Savings 2026
“Their belief in me made me take my goals more seriously. Their investment didn’t just help me in the moment — it pushed me to build a future where I can eventually invest in someone else the same way.”
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Carlos
Clarke Central
Gifted Savings 2026
“Their belief in me made me take my goals more seriously. Their investment didn’t just help me in the moment — it pushed me to build a future where I can eventually invest in someone else the same way.”
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Carlos
Clarke Central
Gifted Savings 2026
“I am so thankful you chose to invest in my future. I’m going to graduate high school having more knowledge in this world and plan to invest more myself in the future. Thank you for being so generous.”
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Alessandra
Cedar Shoals
Gifted Savings 2026
“I am so thankful you chose to invest in my future. I’m going to graduate high school having more knowledge in this world and plan to invest more myself in the future. Thank you for being so generous.”
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Alessandra
Cedar Shoals
Gifted Savings 2026
Bringing Gifted Savings
to Your School
How can my school get involved?
Start by reaching out to our team. We’ll learn about your school, walk you through the program, and work with you to determine if Gifted Savings is a good fit.
What does my school need to provide?
Schools identify eligible students, share a student roster with Gifted Savings, and designate a staff member to help coordinate the program. We provide the curriculum, student investment portfolios, and ongoing support.
What does the program look like for students?
Students receive a real $1,000 investment portfolio and complete short financial education lessons throughout the school year. Along the way, they track their investments and learn firsthand how investing can help build their future.
How much does it cost schools or students?
There is no cost to participating students or their families. Gifted Savings is a nonprofit program funded by donors who provide the student investment portfolios.
Who can I talk to about bringing Gifted Savings to my school?
Reach out to the Gifted Savings team. We’ll answer your questions, explain what participation involves, and walk you through the next steps.
How can my school get involved?
Start by reaching out to our team. We’ll learn about your school, walk you through the program, and work with you to determine if Gifted Savings is a good fit.
What does my school need to provide?
Schools identify eligible students, share a student roster with Gifted Savings, and designate a staff member to help coordinate the program. We provide the curriculum, student investment portfolios, and ongoing support.
What does the program look like for students?
Students receive a real $1,000 investment portfolio and complete short financial education lessons throughout the school year. Along the way, they track their investments and learn firsthand how investing can help build their future.
How much does it cost schools or students?
There is no cost to participating students or their families. Gifted Savings is a nonprofit program funded by donors who provide the student investment portfolios.
Who can I talk to about bringing Gifted Savings to my school?
Reach out to the Gifted Savings team. We’ll answer your questions, explain what participation involves, and walk you through the next steps.
How can my school get involved?
Start by reaching out to our team. We’ll learn about your school, walk you through the program, and work with you to determine if Gifted Savings is a good fit.
What does my school need to provide?
Schools identify eligible students, share a student roster with Gifted Savings, and designate a staff member to help coordinate the program. We provide the curriculum, student investment portfolios, and ongoing support.
What does the program look like for students?
Students receive a real $1,000 investment portfolio and complete short financial education lessons throughout the school year. Along the way, they track their investments and learn firsthand how investing can help build their future.
How much does it cost schools or students?
There is no cost to participating students or their families. Gifted Savings is a nonprofit program funded by donors who provide the student investment portfolios.
Who can I talk to about bringing Gifted Savings to my school?
Reach out to the Gifted Savings team. We’ll answer your questions, explain what participation involves, and walk you through the next steps.
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Let’s Talk About Your Community
Tell us a little about you and your community. Start with who you are, then share more when you’re ready.