The 3to1 Foundation is committed to providing free financial education to the community. Financial education is fundamental to empowering people to meet their goals.
In 2025 we set our 5th consecutive annual programming record by conducting 183 seminars impacting over 5,100 people. We are striving to make it 6 years in a row and this year YTD July we have already completed 125 events and have helped over 4,200 people learn more about their finances. Industry sources rank 3to1 in the top 1% of nonprofits nationally in # of sessions, community partners, impact, and $ efficiency per employee. We partner with 50 community groups, including high schools, elementary schools, colleges, and nonprofit organizations to provide them free financial education. We help people learn through our webinars/seminars, 3to1 University (our online videos), and our awesome 'Give, Save, Spend with the 3 Little Pigs' program for elementary school students.
Hannah Dunn, a college student, told us that "I am grateful that I found this organization early on my financial journey. The resources and knowledge that I have gained from the 3to1 Foundation has given me the power and the confidence to make more informed decisions as I continue to grow."
Some of our key community partners include:
- Nonprofits such as Brother Bills Helping Hand, The Samaritan Inn, Dallas Housing Authority, Frisco Family Services, Project Transformation, Readers 2 Leaders, Business Professional of America, Reading Partners, and Interfaith Family Services
- Colleges, including University of North Texas in Denton and Collin College
- High Schools such as Marvin E. Robinson School of Business and Management, Uplift Education, Young Women's STEAM Academy, West Mesquite, Townview School of Public Health, Irma Rangel, and Boswell.
Through the generosity of our donors, the Foundation annually grants multiple $2,000 scholarships and has awarded over $234,000 since 2016. We are positively affecting people's lives!
We are honored to be recognized in 2024 by D CEO magazine as the winner of the Leadership Excellence Award for micro nonprofits. In addition, Brendren Austin, board member and volunteer, was a finalist for volunteer of the year in 2024.
Cain Watters and Associates has pledged to match up to 15,000 dollars raised during North Texas Giving Day.
Our needs consist of funding to support our Give, Save, Spend with the 3 Little Pigs Program, our personal finance seminars with high school students, our online 3to1 University Videos, and our college scholarship program.
GIVE, SAVE, SPEND WITH THE 3 LITTLE PIGS
In this program, we read the book Give, Save, Spend with the 3 Little Pigs out loud to the students and guide them through activities about needs vs. wants, giving, saving, spending, and budgeting. Then we provide them with a certificate of completion and a copy of the book to take home.
PERSONAL FINANCE SEMINARS AND WEBINARS
Our educational seminars and webinars offer an interactive curriculum, designed and taught by experienced Cain Watters & Associates financial planners. Seminar topics include:
-How Money Grows, Debt Management, Budgeting, Investments, Employee Benefits, How to Pay for College, Retirement Planning, Insurance, and Estate Planning
3TO1 UNIVERSITY
The Foundation has a new free 12-part online course to spread our mission of financial education. 3to1 University can be found at https://3to1foundation.org/3to1-university/ . 3to1 University gives anyone, anywhere, at any time access to quality content on their finances.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Every year we award our $2,000 scholarships to students who qualify for our merit and need. The 3to1 Foundation has been helping students achieve their academic goals since 2016, and needs your help to keep doing so.
ON NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY-SHARE THE GIFT OF EDUCATION
We appreciate your consideration and generosity!
To educate individuals regarding the financial principles of attaining lifetime economic freedom and to support other charitable efforts through education and by collaborative, responsible and effective community philanthropy.
Donations to fund our financial education programming, including our programming at high schools, colleges, nonprofits, elementary schools as well as our college scholarship program and our 3to1 University Online Video Series.
The 3to1 Foundation is a financial education nonprofit that provides seminars, programs, and scholarships for people of all ages and backgrounds. The 3to1 Foundation does not discriminate based on race, political orientation, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
Organization name
3to1 Foundation
Tax id (EIN)
75-2731283
Causes
Economic/Financial Security/Poverty
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American
Address
17 Cowboys Way Suite 300