Program Summary

Futures 253, powered by the Beverly Haughton Fund, helps Tacoma students turn earned income into long-term investment ownership through real Roth IRA account activation.

THIS IS NOT A CLASSROOM SIMULATION.

This is a real-world investment model where students:

  • Earn income
  • Open a Roth IRA
  • Invest $150 of their own money
  • Complete a financial literacy course
  • Reflect on their experience
  • Receive a $100 incentive grant that reinforces investment behavior

REAL WORK. REAL MONEY. REAL INVESTING.

Annual Impact Goals

1,000

Students Served Annually

$150,000

Invested by Students

$100,000

Incentive Grants to Students

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