CHARLES SCHWAB FOUNDATION
We're invested in financial well-being for all.
Most Americans have never been taught basic money management skills. We're changing that.
For us, financial literacy is more than a passion. It's a responsibility and a commitment to empower Americans with the financial education and confidence needed to achieve their hopes and dreams. Equally, for one and all.
New Schwab Moneywise® Momentum Grants
Our new Schwab Moneywise Momentum Grants program fuels fresh thinking and innovative solutions to delivering top‑quality financial education. Once per year, Charles Schwab Foundation will accept letters of interest from nonprofits seeking funding to support new and distinctive approaches to advancing financial literacy.
Expanding access through national partnerships
We're proud to work alongside the nation's leading youth-serving nonprofits, reaching millions of young people each year with financial education that's relevant, engaging, and built for real life.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Providing interactive financial education through our co-created Money Matters: Make it Count program, reaching more than 1.2 million youth over two decades, and growing.
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DonorsChoose
Supporting teachers in all 50 states by funding classroom-based financial literacy projects that meet students where they are.
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Girl Scouts of the USA
Helping girls across the country build financial confidence, goal-setting skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset through earning financial literacy badges.
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Junior Achievement USA
Expanding immersive, hands-on financial education through experiential learning centers like JA Finance Park that connect money decisions to real-world scenarios and careers.
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National 4-H Council
Supporting youth and families through the Smart Cents program, blending digital tools with community-based learning about money and personal finance.
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SIFMA Foundation
Expanding access to applied investing education through programs like the Stock Market Game and Capitol Hill Challenge.
Doing good work through time, talent, and resources
We're proud of our spirit of service. Schwab employees across the country are dedicated to making a difference in their communities through service opportunities, skills-based volunteering, and more. Take a look at some of the ways they give back.
Giving back to our communities
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Community Ambassadors
Schwab Community Ambassadors are a team of over 200 passionate volunteer leaders who play a critical role in building nonprofit relationships, investing in our communities, and mobilizing employees for service. Ambassadors provide local leadership in Schwab’s major regions on financial literacy initiatives, volunteer engagement, and a wide variety of employee-selected causes.
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Schwab Volunteer Week
Since 2004, Schwab volunteers have rolled up their sleeves to give back during our annual employee volunteerism event known as Schwab Volunteer Week. Through hundreds of service opportunities, thousands of employees lift up their communities and help nonprofits increase the financial empowerment and well-being of the people they serve.
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Season of Giving
During our annual Season of Giving, Schwab employees come together to make the holidays brighter for those in need. Since 2020 we've partnered with Meals on Wheels America to provide seniors with nourishing meals, friendly chats, and safety checks through a fundraising campaign. Additionally, many of our branches hold local drives to collect holiday gifts for families in need.
Civic 50 winner ten years running
Charles Schwab has been recognized as one of America's 50 most community-minded companies for the tenth year in a row by Points of Light. The Civic 50 honors companies for their commitment to strengthening, investing in, and working alongside communities.