Financial Education

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Washington Mutual supports financial education programs for young people and adults. Our goal is to help students and adults understand basic financial services and enhance their money management skills.

The types of efforts that will be considered for funding include programs that:

• Benefit low-to-moderate income individuals
• Help individuals understand the basics of banking, credit, how to spend wisely, achieve homeownership and build assets
• Demonstrate innovation and creativity in the delivery of financial education products, services and materials

The following categories are generally ineligible for funding associated with this focus area:

• Capital gifts for physical property development
• Cash or matching gifts to individuals

Grant Limitations
Washington Mutual does not provide grants to individuals or to organizations that:

• Are not tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, governmental entities, including public schools, or tribal organizations that are classified as governmental entities for federal tax purposes
• Discriminate for any reason, including race, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation or national origin
• Are religious, unless the program or project to be funded fits into one of the specified focus areas and is for nonreligious purposes
• Are seeking funding for programs or projects that are outside the areas where Washington Mutual does business
• Are fiscal agents or fiscal sponsors