Our Story

Building a movement
in financial education

We believe that access to financial knowledge is a civil right — not a privilege. T.A.T Foundation was built to change who has access to that knowledge, and when they get it.

The Foundation

Where it started,
and where we're headed

T.A.T Foundation grew from a simple but urgent observation: the students who needed financial literacy the most were the least likely to receive it.

Founded in Duluth, Georgia, The Awesome Team Foundation began with a commitment to close the gap between what schools teach and what families actually need to know to thrive financially. What started as small community workshops quickly grew into a structured nonprofit with programs reaching hundreds of students, families, and educators across the region.

Today, T.A.T Foundation operates four core programs — each designed for a specific audience and delivered by educators, coaches, and financial experts who are invested in the communities they serve. Every curriculum, every workshop, and every coaching session is built around one principle: real knowledge creates real change.

We are not a collection of events. We are an institution — one that measures its success in the financial decisions students make five years from now, in the scholarships that get claimed, in the debt that doesn't get accumulated.

Leadership

The founder's vision

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"Financial literacy isn't just about money — it's about power. When a student understands compound interest, when a family knows how to navigate the FAFSA, when a young entrepreneur can read a balance sheet — that's power. And that power doesn't expire. We're not teaching classes. We're changing trajectories."

Founder & Executive Director

T.A.T Foundation

Mission

To bridge educational gaps through financial empowerment

We deliver impactful programs in financial literacy, college readiness, and leadership to students and families who need it most — meeting communities where they are, and equipping them for where they want to go.

Vision

A generation that builds wealth, not debt

We envision a world where every student, regardless of zip code or background, enters adulthood with the financial confidence and decision-making skills to build a secure, self-determined future.

Timeline

How we got here

Every milestone represents more students served, more families reached, and more communities strengthened.

2019

Foundation Established

T.A.T Foundation incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Duluth, Georgia, with a focus on youth financial literacy workshops.

2020

EmpowerED Program Launches

The EmpowerED Financial Literacy curriculum is introduced for middle and high school students, reaching 80 students in its first semester.

2021

College Preparation Program Added

TAT College Preparation launches to help families navigate college applications, FAFSA, and scholarship opportunities.

2022

Smart Money Camp Debuts

Age-appropriate financial education expands to younger students with the inaugural Smart Money Camp for elementary-age youth.

2023

Young Enterprise Lab & Financial Ed for Families

Two new programs added — an entrepreneurship track for youth and a financial education program for adults and households.

2026

500+ Students Served

T.A.T Foundation surpasses 500 students served across all programs, with a growing network of sponsors, partners, and community leaders.

Our Team

Leadership & Board

The people behind T.A.T Foundation bring expertise in education, finance, community development, and nonprofit leadership.

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Founder & Executive Director

Founder · CEO

Visionary behind the T.A.T Foundation mission. Over a decade of experience in youth education and community financial empowerment programs.

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Director of Programs

Programs Lead

Leads curriculum development and program delivery across all T.A.T initiatives, ensuring quality, consistency, and measurable impact for every student.

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Director of Partnerships

Partnerships & Sponsors

Manages relationships with corporate sponsors, community partners, and institutional donors who help expand T.A.T's reach and resources.

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Board Member

Board of Directors

Brings financial services expertise and community leadership to the board, guiding fiscal strategy and long-term organizational growth.

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Board Member

Board of Directors

Education professional with 15+ years in K–12 administration, providing strategic guidance on curriculum standards and school partnerships.

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Board Member

Board of Directors

Legal counsel and nonprofit governance advisor who ensures T.A.T Foundation maintains the highest standards of transparency and accountability.

Status

501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Established

Duluth, Georgia · 2019

Programs

5 Active Programs

Students Served

500+ and Growing

Tax Deductible

All Donations