Futures 253 Beverly Haughton IRA Partnership Fund Partnerships Investments Endorsements For Students and Families

Partner with Futures 253

Futures 253 is made possible through partnerships with financial institutions who play a critical role in helping students take their first step into long-term investing by providing access to real accounts, real tools, and real guidance.

This is more than a sponsorship. It is an opportunity to engage directly with students and families as they open their first accounts, make their first investments, and begin building lifelong financial habits.

Through partnership, institutions support expanded access to wealth-building opportunities while building meaningful, early relationships with the next generation of account holders.

See partnership opportunities below. If you are a financial institution interested in partnering with Futures 253, contact sue@tacomaeducationdreamfund.org.

Why Partner

Build early relationships with future customers
Demonstrate community impact
Increase visibility and trust
Support financial equity and access

Partnership Requirements

All financial institution program partners must agree to the following responsibilities:

Provide youth-friendly financial products including Roth IRAs (including custodial accounts) and bank accounts
- In-store and/or on-site event account activation
Offer streamlined low barrier onboarding and clear documentation of account and contribution confirmation
Designate a dedicated program liaison for coordination with TPS

Financial institutions may participate as a program partner in one of three roles: Lead Activation Partner, Investment Partner, or Access Partner (see below for details).