The leading voice for excellence in public finance
The leading voice for excellence in public finance

About the National Association of State Treasurers

NAST Foundation

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Supporting educational excellence across NAST initiatives

In 2000, the National Association of State Treasurers created the NAST Foundation to promote and improve the educational initiatives of the association and its members. Foundation supported programs provide for the enhancement of public officials’ understanding of the public financial arena and delivered education to the public about personal financial management. 

Current work of the NAST Foundation includes: a series of interactive open-source Financial Wellness Toolkits, a financial education digital assessment and training platform, and the ground-breaking Public Finance Workforce Study. In 2022, the NAST Foundation was awarded funds to support ABLE today a program for financial empowerment and community inclusion for people with disabilities.

The National Association of State Treasurers Foundation, Inc. is a tax-exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). Its federal tax Identification number is #61-1370611. Contributions are deductible for tax purposes to the maximum extent provided by law. Proceeds support operations and core programming.

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Foundation Board

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Chair
Hon. Josh Haeder
Treasurer
South Dakota
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Vice-Chair
Hon. Michael Frerichs
Treasurer
Illinois
David McRae
Hon. David McRae
Treasurer
Mississippi
Fiona Ma
Hon. Fiona Ma
Treasurer
California
Rachael Eubanks
Hon. Rachael Eubanks
Treasurer
Michigan